This Sunday at St. John's
A Celebration of
Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m.
The Feast of All Saints
November 1, 2026
Follow along with Sunday's service
The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs
Fra Angelico, c. 1423–1424
The National Gallery, London
Sunday worship is livestreamed when available.
Today's Ministers
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Altar Guild Jane Martin, Marilyn Robinson
Flowers Leslie Seabrook
Ushers Joe Kattenhorn, Tony Martin, Bruce Pitts
Sound Evan Ortega
1st Reader James Hurd
2nd Reader Lucas Carignan
Altar Server Dianne Dunn
Chalice Bearers Jim Besaw, Karen Rongren
November Coffee Hour Host Paula Miller
Music Minister Michael Monnikendam
Choir St. John’s Choir
Homilist The Rev. Jane Rohrer
Presider Fr. Michael Ryan
Prelude
Variations on Sine Nomine
Richard Proulx
Welcome and Announcements
Vestry Person of the Month
Processional Hymn
For All the Saints
Hymn #287
The Acclamation
Presider: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Hymn of Praise
Hymn #S-280
The choir will sing the refrain first and then the congregation is invited to sing the refrain subsequent times.
The Collect of the Day
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The First Reading
Revelation 7:9-17
Lector: A Reading from the Book of Revelation.
After this I, John, looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. "For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Musical Offering
Psalm 34 (paraphrase)
The choir will sing the verses, and the congregation is invited to sing the refrain.
The Second Reading
1 John 3:1-3
Lector: A Reading from the Letter of John.
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Gospel
Presider: Please stand as you are able for the singing of the Sequence Hymn and the reading of the Gospel.
The Sequence Hymn
I sing a song of the Saints of God
Hymn #293
The Gospel
Matthew 5:1-12
Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Presider: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Rev. Jane Rohrer
A Period of Silence is observed following the Sermon.
The Nicene Creed
All stand as able.
Presider: Let us affirm our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed.
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.
A Word about the Prayers of the People
Every week we distribute green and purple prayer cards during worship. If you have one of these cards, please say the person's name aloud at the intercessor's invitation toward the end of today's intercessions. Green cards indicate the names of people who are sick and suffering, or who have asked to be remembered today in our prayer. Purple cards have inscribed on them the names of the recently departed.
If you received a prayer card today, you're invited to take it home and continue praying for that person during the week using the prayer on the reverse side.
Even if you don't hear the name of the person for whom you requested prayer to be read aloud, everyone on our prayer list receives our prayers when we gather to worship on Sunday. To keep the flow of the liturgy consistent, the intercessor offers only a handful of names from the lectern. Trust that someone offered that requested prayer today.
The Prayers of the People
Please stand or kneel as you are able.
Intercessor: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
People: That we all may be one.
Intercessor: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
People: That your Name may be glorified by all people.
Intercessor: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Intercessor: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Intercessor: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
People: That our works may find favor in your sight.
Intercessor: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
People: That they may be delivered from their distress.
Intercessor: Give to the departed eternal rest.
People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Intercessor: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Intercessor: For all those who have asked for our prayers for healing, especially Rick L., John S., Joni, Monica, Jeanne W., Carlos, Michael G., Ahn W., Dona, Toni, Karin, Timothy, Mark, Thomas, Adeline, Brian, Bruce, Kathryn, and Darwin P.
And we pray for expectant mothers, especially Katie Friedman.
Are there others? (Please offer your own prayers for those in need.)
If you have a green prayer card, please speak the name of the person written on the back.
Intercessor: We pray for the repose of the souls of all those we love but no longer see. Please pray for the departed.
(Please offer your own prayers for the departed and all who mourn.)
If you have a purple card, please speak the name of the departed written on it.
The Concluding Collect
After a period of silence, the presider offers the closing collect.
Almighty God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you, bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit upon all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Confession
Presider: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
A significant period of silence is kept; people kneel or stand.
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, and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Presider pronounces absolution.
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 Litany of the Saints
The Presider sings the versicle (V.); All sing the response (R.).
The Cantors sing each invocation; All respond, “pray for us.”
Mary, Holy Mother of God,
pray for us.
Saint Michael and all angels,
pray for us.
The litany continues with the saints.
The litany concludes as it began, with the Kyrie Eleison.
The Presider sings the versicle (V.); All sing the response (R.).
Presider: Now is the time to offer God our prayers of thanksgiving and intercession, aloud or in the quiet of your hearts.
If you received a prayer card, you are encouraged to voice the names of persons listed there.
Presider concludes with closing collect
Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints and all souls of our beloved departed in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Please stand or kneel as you are able.
Intercessor: Called together as a family of faith, from every time and place, God invites our prayers. And so, sharing our mutual concerns and needs, and the secrets of our hearts, we pray, saying:
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: For the Church throughout the world, that we may be good stewards of the Gospel and of all creation. We pray for all those impacted by our failures—the earth that cries out, the most vulnerable who are unheard. We ask for a repentant spirit, that our leaders and all who serve may guide us with wisdom and compassion, turning us toward a new way of living.
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: For the waters of the earth; for their careful use and conservation, that we may have the will and the courage to treat every body or reservoir of water as fonts for Baptism.
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: For all creatures of the earth, wild and domestic, large and small, that we may remember the covenant you made with us to exercise skillful mastery in its care.
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: For all whose livelihood is directly derived from the soil, seas, ore and timber, bless their efforts and align our energies that together we may honor creation; sustaining its health, fruitfulness, and beauty for generations to come.
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: For those who have asked for our prayers, for the sick and suffering among us. Please say aloud or in the silence of your heart the concerns you bring to God.
If you received a green card, please offer your own prayers and voice the name of the person on the prayer card.
That they may receive your healing and the care needed for their restoration.
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: For those in any tribulation, for the poor of the earth, for the hungry, for the victims of war and governmental oppression, that their cries for help may be answered as they cleave in hope to the dawning justice of the God of peace.
Merciful God,
People: Lead us in your ways.
Intercessor: We pray for all who have died, and those who mourn the loss of them.
Please say aloud or in the silence of your heart the names of the departed.
If you received a purple card, please offer your own prayers and voice the name of the person on the prayer card.
Intercessor: In the communion of saints, let us commend ourselves, one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
People: To thee, O Lord our God.
Silence
The Concluding Collect
A prayer of Saint Chrysostom
Presider: Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
The Confession
Presider: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
A significant period of silence is kept; people kneel or stand.
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, and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Presider pronounces absolution.
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
All stand.
Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
The Liturgy of the Table
The Offertory
Presider: Let us, with gladness, present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
Offertory Anthem
The Beatitudes
Richard Shephard
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
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 sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Prayer Over the Gifts
Presider: Wise and gracious God, you spread a table before us; nourish your people with the word of life and the bread of heaven. Amen.
The presider bows and approaches the table.
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 God thanks and praise.
Presider:
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices 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
The Sanctus (Mass of Creation)
Marty Haugen
Please kneel or stand as you are able.
Then the Presider continues
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of our faith:
All
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Presider continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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 forever. 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.
The Fraction
The Presider breaks the consecrated Bread. Silence is observed.
Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome to God's Table to receive the Bread and Wine made Holy.
The Administration and Reception of Holy Communion.
The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately distribute it to the people.
The ushers guide the people to Holy Communion by pew row.
When receiving the bread, please cup your hands together and extend them to receive the bread. The presider or altar server will lay the consecrated bread into your cupped hands, saying: "The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven."
Communicant: Amen.
When receiving the wine, the Chalice Bearer will extend the cup to you saying: ‘The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation’. Guide the chalice to your mouth for the minister to gently tip the cup to drink.
Communicant: Amen.
Communion Music
Michael Monnikendam
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Presider: Let us pray.
Almighty and ever-living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
The Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
The Post-Communion Hymn
Jerusalem, my happy home
Hymn #620
The Dismissal
Presider: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God!
The Postlude
Fugato on Sine Nomine
Richard Proulx
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Birthdays
Eleanor Griffin November 1
Marilyn Robinson November 4
Joni Pascoe November 4
Evan Ortega November 5
Susan Lamb November 5
Anniversaries
Fr. Michael Ryan and Susan Trabucchi October 20
Lupe Reyes and Connie Smith October 21
Flower Dedication
Today’s altar flowers are in Thanksgiving to God and in recognition of Connie Smith and Lupe Reyes’ 26th wedding anniversary, celebrated on October 21, 2026.
A Message from Music Minister Michael Monnikendam
Today is the Feast of All Saints. The choir will offer Choral Evensong at 5:00 p.m. for All Saints’ Day, followed by a reception in Marsh Hall. Watch Music Michael’s invitation and join us for this beautiful service.
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Back to Sunday School Fall Festival Today
Everyone is welcome to the fall festival, especially children! It is happening today after our Eucharistic celebration. Enjoy popcorn, games, prizes, face painting and fun!
Holy Eucharist at Merrill Gardens Today
Father Michael is our celebrant for monthly Holy Eucharist at Merrill Gardens today at 1:00 p.m. in the movie room. Everyone is invited!
Rector’s Discretionary Fund Collection Today
All “loose plate” offerings received this Sunday (i.e., cash and checks that are not related to the fulfillment of one’s pledge) will be given to this fund. The Discretionary Fund exists to help those who are in need in the congregation and in the larger community. The funds are entrusted to Father Michael for charitable and pious purposes. Typical uses include helping with food, utilities, and emergency expenses. The church office receives calls daily for assistance. Your generosity is appreciated!
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Book Group News - Meeting Today
📖 St. John's Book Group is discussing The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson following coffee hour in the chapel.
Everyone is welcome to join the conversation!
If you have any questions, please talk with Maureen Schroder.
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Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study meets today in the chapel, 10 minutes after our Eucharistic Celebration concludes. Please join us!
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Rector’s Discretionary Fund Collection
All "loose plate" offerings (i.e., cash and checks that are not related to the fulfillment of one's pledge) will be given to this fund. The Discretionary Fund exists to help those who are in need in the congregation and in the larger community. The funds are entrusted to Fr. Michael+ for charitable and pious purposes. Typical uses include helping with food, utilities, and emergency expenses. The church office receives calls daily for assistance. Your generosity is appreciated.
Merrill Gardens Eucharist Today
Following this morning's service, St. John's will celebrate Holy Eucharist at Merrill Gardens Senior Living Community at 1:00 p.m. in the Movie Room.
All are welcome.
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Merrill Gardens Eucharist Today
Following this morning's service, St. John's will celebrate Holy Eucharist at Merrill Gardens Senior Living Community at 1:00 p.m. in the Movie Room.
All are welcome.
This Week & Beyond
Food Pantry (Urgent Needs)
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, stew, soup), peanut butter, and pet food needed.
(We currently have enough ramen and mac & cheese.)
Coffee Hour Hosts
Volunteers needed for August–December.
Host as an individual or team—just organize simple treats.
Contact Michael Monnikendam to sign up.
Arts Ministry: “Trees” Exhibit
Now on display in the narthex.
Photos and watercolors by Doug Pascoe and Carolyn McConnell.
Select works available for purchase benefiting St. John’s.
Women’s Fellowship Update
April lunch rescheduled to fall.
Spring Tea: June 6 (featuring storyteller Debbie Demitri).
Book Group
Next meeting: May 3 after the service (Marsh Hall).
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.
All are welcome.