Resolution Number: 1991-A120
Title: Consider Eighteen Proposed Commemorations for the Church Calendar
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Substituted and Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 70th General Convention request the Standing Liturgical Commission to consider the following women and men for inclusion in the Calendar: Charles Stuart, Martin Luther, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ignatius of Loyola, Paul Jones, Alexander Crummell, Hildegard, William Lawrence, Thomas Becket, C. S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Philander Chase, Roland Allen, the Martyrs of El Salvador, Charles Raymond Barnes, Cornelius Hill, and Samuel Shoemaker.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 825.

Legislative History

Author: The Standing Liturgical Commission
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy

House of Bishops

Original Text of Resolution:

(A120)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That this General Convention approve the following propers for the foregoing commemorations:

January 30

CHARLES STUART

King of England and Scotland, 1649

I. O sovereign God, who didst grace thy servant Charles Stuart with nobility and fortitude, so that he was content to forfeit his throne, and life itself, for the cause of apostolic order in the Church: bestow on us, we beseech thee, the like grace, that we, being steadfast in all adversity, may persevere unto the end, and attain with him the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ the faithful witness, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. O sovereign God, who graced your servant Charles Stuart with nobility and fortitude, so that he was content to forfeit his throne, and life itself, for the cause of apostolic order in the Church: bestow on us, we pray, the like grace, that we, being steadfast in all adversity, may persevere to the end, and attain to the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ the faithful witness, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 1:1-9 or 124

Lesson - 1 Timothy 6:12-16

Gospel - Matthew 10:34-39

Preface of Baptism

February 18

MARTIN LUTHER

Reformer, 1546

I. O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out thy Holy Spirit on thy faithful people; Keep them, as thou didst keep thy servant Martin Luther, steadfast in thy grace and truth; protect and strengthen them in all temptation; defend them against all enemies of thy Word; and bestow upon thy Church thy saving grace; through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people; Keep them, as you kept your servant Martin Luther, steadfast in your grace and truth; protect and strengthen them in all temptation; defend them from all enemies of your Word; and bestow upon your Church your saving grace; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm - 46

Lesson - Isaiah 55:6-11

Gospel - John 15:1-11

Preface of Trinity Sunday

July 19

SUSAN B. ANTHONY and ELIZABETH CADY STANTON

Social Reformers, 1848

I. Almighty God, who hast created us, male and female, in thine own image: Grant us grace, following the example of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the Glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, who created us, male and female, in your own image: Give us grace, following the example of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the Glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm - 146

Lesson - Acts 2:17-18

Gospel - Matthew 5:3-16

Preface of the Lord's Day (1)

July 31

IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

Priest, Monastic and Founder of the Society of Jesus, 1556

I. Almighty God, from whom all good things come: We thank thee for calling Ignatius of Loyola to the service of thy Divine Majesty and to find thee in all things. Inspired by his example and strengthened by his companionship, may we labor without counting the cost and seek no reward other than knowing that we do thy will; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, from whom all good things come: We thank you for calling Ignatius of Loyola to the service of your Divine Majesty and to find you in all things. Inspired by his example and strengthened by his companionship, may we labor without counting the cost and seek no reward other than knowing that we do your will; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm - 34:1-8

Lesson - 1 Corinthians 10:31 - 11:1

Gospel - Luke 9:57-62

Preface of a Saint (3)

September 4

PAUL JONES

Bishop of Utah and Pacifist

I. Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of the human race, who didst send thy beloved Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near, sons and daughters alike of one heavenly Father: Raise up in this and every land and time courageous men and women who, like thy servant Paul Jones, will stand firm in proclaiming the gospel of peace when the multitude is clamoring for war. This we ask in the Name of him who is King of love and Prince of peace, thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of the human race, who sent your beloved Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near, sons and daughters alike of one heavenly Father: Raise up in this and every land and time courageous men and women who, like your servant Paul Jones, will stand firm in proclaiming the gospel of peace when the multitude is clamoring for war. This we ask in the Name of him who is King of love and Prince of peace, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 133

Lesson - Malachi 2:17 - 3:5

Gospel - John 14:1, 18-27

Preface of a Saint

September 10

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL

Priest, Missionary and Educator 1898

I. Almighty God, who willest to be glorified in thy saints, and didst raise up thy servant Alexander Crummell to be a light in the world: Shine, we pray, in our hearts, that we also in our generation may show forth thy praise, who hast called us out of darkness into thy marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, whose will it is to be glorified in your saints, and who raised up your servant Alexander Crummell to be a light in the world: Shine in our hearts, we pray, that we also in our generation may show forth your praise, who called us out of darkness into your marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm - 19:7-11

Lesson - Sirach 39:6-11

Gospel - Mark 4:1-10, 13-20

Preface of a Saint (2)

September 17

HILDEGARD

Abbess of Bingen and Mystic, 1170

I. Creator God, thy whole creation, in all its varied and related parts, shows forth thy verdant and life-giving power: Grant that we thy people, illumined by the visions recorded by thy servant Hildegard, may know, and make known, the joy and jubilation of being part of this cycle of creation, and may manifest thy glory in all virtuous and godly living; through Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent and who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Creator God, your whole creation, in all its varied and related parts, shows forth your verdant and life-giving power: Grant that we your people, illumined by the visions recorded by your servant Hildegard, may know, and make known, the joy and jubilation of being part of this cycle of creation, and may manifest your glory in all virtuous and godly living; through Jesus Christ whom you sent, and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 104:25-34

Lesson - Sirach 43:1-2, 6-7, 9-12,27-28

Gospel - John 3:16-21

Preface of the Epiphany

November 6

WILLIAM LAWRENCE

Bishop of Massachusetts, 1893-1927, died 1941

I. O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, thou didst raise up thy servant William Lawrence to be a bishop in thy church and didst endow him abundantly with the gifts of thy Holy Spirit, that he might feed thy flock with thy Word and lead them by his example: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may keep the faith he taught and follow in his footsteps; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, you raised up your servant William Lawrence to be a bishop in your Church, and endowed him abundantly with the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that he might feed your flock with your Word and lead them by his example: Grant, we pray, that we may keep the faith he taught, and follow in his footsteps; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 127

Lesson - Ezekiel 34:11-16

Gospel - Matthew 16:13-19

Preface of a Saint

December 29

THOMAS BECKET

Archbishop of Canterbury, 1170

I. O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Thomas Becket boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of the same our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, who gave to your servant Thomas Becket boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 126

Lesson - 2 Esdras 2:42-48

Gospel - Matthew 10:16-22

Preface of a Saint

Proposed Committee Substitute:

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That this 70th General Convention request the Standing Liturgical Commission to consider the following women and men for inclusion in the Calendar: Charles Stuart, Martin Luther, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ignatius of Loyola, Paul Jones, Alexander Crummell, Hildegard, William Lawrence, Thomas Becket, C. S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Philander Chase, Roland Allen, the Martyrs of El Salvador, Charles Raymond Barnes, Cornelius Hill, and Samuel Shoemaker.

Motion carried

Substitute resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #302)

House of Deputies

The Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy presented its Report #31 on House of Bishops Message #234 [sic] relating to Resolution A120s (Approve Propers for Trial Use) and moved concurrence.

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #371)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 20.

Report Reference:   Standing Liturgical Commission, Reports to the 70th General Convention, 1991, pp. 224-287.
Abstract:   The 70th General Convention requests the consideration of 18 women and men for inclusion in the Church Calendar.