Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 10:30 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite II
~Holy Eucharist Rite II~
| Prelude: | A Mighty Fortress is Our God | Praetorius |
| Processional: | A MIghty Fortress is our God | Hymnal 688 |
| Opening Sentences | BCP p. 355 | |
| Gloria | S 280 | |
| Collect of the Day | Printed below | |
| The First Lesson | Deuteronomy 34:1-12 | |
| Responsory Psalm | Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 | |
| The Epistle | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 | |
| Sequence Hymn: | Jesu, Jesu | Hymnal 602 [1,2] |
| The Gospel | Matthew 22:34-46 | |
| Sequence continued | Jesu, Jesu | Hymnal 602 [3,4] |
| The Sermon | The Rev. Patrick J. Miller | |
| The Nicene Creed | BCP p. 358 | |
| The Prayers of the People | BCP p. 385 | |
| The Confession & The Peace | BCP p. 360 | |
| Offertory Anthem: | The Lord Bless You and Keep You | Rutter |
| Doxology | Hymn 380 [3] | |
| Eucharistic Prayer B | BCP p. 367 · S 120 | |
| Sanctus | S 125 | |
| The Lord’s Prayer | BCP p. 364 | |
| Fraction Anthem | S 169 | |
| Communion Solo: | Gentle Shepherd | Gaither |
| Communion Hymn: | Where Charity and Love Prevail | Hymnal 581 |
| Post Communion Prayer | BCP p. 365 | |
| Recessional Hymn: | O God, Our Help in Ages Past | Hymnal 680 |
| Dismissal | BCP p. 366 | |
| Postlude: | Toccata in d minor | Bach |
~Those Serving Today~
| Vestry Person of the Week | Gerrald Giblin |
| Altar Guild | Sally English, Susan Warburton, Kathy Thompson, Mary Mabry |
| Hospitality | Potluck this Sunday |
| 8:00 a.m. Greeters | Mary Eikenhorst, Ron Eikenhorst |
| 10:30 a.m. Greeter (N) | Gerrald Giblin |
| 10:30 a.m. Greeter (H) | Marianna Giblin |
| Acolytes | Austin Morisak |
| 10:30 a.m. LEM — Prayers of the People | Elmer Godeny |
| 10:30 a.m. LEM — Epistle | Steve Schultz |
| Lector | Cameron Schneider |
| 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Healing | Sr. Anna Grace Madden, Cynthia Raman |
Prelude
A Mighty Fortress is Our God — Praetorius
Service order ↑Processional Hymn
A MIghty Fortress is our God — Hymnal 688
Opening Sentences
BCP p. 355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
Service order ↑Gloria S 280
Service order ↑Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Service order ↑First Lesson
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
1 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho, and the Lord showed him the whole land: Gilead as far as Dan, 2 all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, 3 the Negeb, and the Plain—that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar. 4 The Lord said to him, “This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not cross over there.” 5 Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, at the Lord’s command. 6 He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, but no one knows his burial place to this day. 7 Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died; his sight was unimpaired, and his vigor had not abated. 8 The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the period of mourning for Moses was ended.
9 Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him, and the Israelites obeyed him, doing as the Lord had commanded Moses.
10 Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. 11 He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, 12 and for all the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Service order ↑Psalm
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
1Lord, you have been our refuge *
from one generation to another.
2Before the mountains were brought forth,
or the land and the earth were born, *
from age to age you are God.
3You turn us back to the dust and say, *
“Go back, O child of earth.”
4For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past *
and like a watch in the night.
5You sweep us away like a dream; *
we fade away suddenly like the grass.
6In the morning it is green and flourishes; *
in the evening it is dried up and withered.
13Return, O Lord; how long will you tarry? *
be gracious to your servants.
14Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; *
so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.
15Make us glad by the measure of the days that you afflicted us *
and the years in which we suffered adversity.
16Show your servants your works *
and your splendor to their children.
17May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; *
prosper the work of our hands;
prosper our handiwork.
Epistle
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
1 You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, 2 but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. 3 For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, 4 but, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals but to please God, who tests our hearts. 5 As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed, 6 nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, 7 though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. 8 So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Service order ↑Sequence Hymn
Jesu, Jesu — Hymnal 602 [1,2]
Gospel
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Matthew 22:34-46
34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35 and one of them, an expert in the law, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: 42 “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,
44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet” ’?
45 “If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” 46 No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Service order ↑Sequence Hymn Continued
Jesu, Jesu — Hymnal 602 [3,4]
Service order ↑The Sermon
The Rev. Patrick J. Miller
The Nicene Creed
BCP pp. 358–359
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.
Service order ↑The Prayers of the People Form II
BCP pp. 385–386
In the silence after each bidding, offer your own prayers, silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for our Bishop(s) ; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble.
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
I ask your prayers for the departed [especially ]. Pray for those who have died.
I ask your prayers for
I ask your thanksgiving for
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored [especially whom we remember today]. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
Service order ↑Confession of Sin
BCP p. 360
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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.
Priest 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.
Service order ↑The Peace
BCP p. 360
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Service order ↑Offertory Anthem
The Lord Bless You and Keep You — Rutter
Service order ↑Doxology Hymn 380
Verse 3
Service order ↑Eucharistic Prayer B
BCP pp. 367–369
Sursum Corda — S 120
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Here a Proper Preface is said or sung.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus S 125
BCP p. 367
The Eucharistic Prayer continues after the Sanctus:
BCP pp. 368–369
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
Priest consecrates the wine and bread and says:
On the night before he died for us, 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 many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [ and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
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 for ever.
AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP p. 364
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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.
Or, as led by the Celebrant:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
Service order ↑Fraction Anthem S 169
BCP p. 364
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Service order ↑Communion Anthem / Solo
Gentle Shepherd — Gaither
Service order ↑Communion Hymn
Where Charity and Love Prevail — Hymnal 581
Post Communion Prayer
BCP p. 365
Celebrant: Let us pray.
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.
Service order ↑Recessional Hymn
O God, Our Help in Ages Past — Hymnal 680
Blessing and Dismissal
BCP p. 366
Celebrant blesses the people and dismisses them, saying:
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People: Thanks be to God.
Service order ↑Postlude
Toccata in d minor — Bach
Service order ↑Parish Prayers
Military – Ferrel Noel, Michael Plummer
Parishioners – Clair Johnson, Tyler Rankin, Chuck Esterak, Jan Pledger, Richard & Annette Stadelmann, James Bobo, Gil Brown, Joe Al Picone, Merle Picone, Judy Esterak, Bess Manning.
Friends of St. Peters – Melissa Hightower, Marvin & Penny Spreen, Susie Houston, JB Royer, Jeannie Smith, Lynnlee Kocurek, Lincoln Tiemann, Kay Przyborski, Brian Krizan, Mike Harlan, Chet Dorman, Johnny Murphy, Reka Pennington.
Flowers Donated to the Glory of God
Flowers given to the Glory of God and in Thanksgiving
for the ministry of the St. Peter’s Vestry
Parish Announcements
Vestry Election and Potluck dinner today after 10:30am Service
– Meeting in the Parish Hall – See bulletin hand-out
– The church has provided fried chicken; members are asked to bring the rest.
Stewardship 2027 Pledge Cards available
Practice-Prepare-Plan
Support for the financial mission of our parish in the ways we practice our faith with generosity, prepare for a new Rector, and plan for the future.
Faith Mission Pizza & Pumpkins — Wednesday, October 28. Watch for announcements and details on how to volunteer.
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1900 Hardman Piano Dedication & Fundraising Concert
Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 2310 Airline Drive, Brenham, Texas
YMSL Bags of Blessings — Thanksgiving Food Drive
Drop off at the church: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–noon.
Christmas with Brenham Chorale — Messiah Is Coming
Monday, November 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church · 2310 Airline Drive · Brenham, Texas, Music by Handel, Mendelssohn, Rutter, and other Christmas favorites., Free-will offering. Reception following the concert. All are invited!
Monthly Events
Next First Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Deck, between the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. A cereal option is available for children. Everyone is welcome.
Monthly Events
Junior Daughters of the King: Sunday, November 8, noon, in the Parish Hall Conference Room. Contact Nancy Leaton at (979) 251-0267.
Monthly Events
St. Peter’s Ladies Lunch Gathering: Tuesday, November 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Angela’s Greenside Bar & Grill at the Brenham Country Club, 4107 Hwy 105, Brenham, TX 77833. RSVP by Friday, November 6, to Kit Davis at holalolo2@yahoo.com or Kathy Thompson at kathompson554@gmail.com.