The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That this 71st General Convention authorize, for trial use until the General Convention of 1997, the commemorations proposed by this Convention, with the following propers, allowing possible revision of the collects and propers by the Standing Liturgical Commission.

January 9

JULIA CHESTER EMERY

Missionary, 1922

I. O God, whose purposes never fail, and who dost constantly build up thy Church upon the love and devotion of thy saints: We give thee thanks for thy servant Julia Emery, whom we commemorate today. Inspire us to follow her example of lifelong service in the worldwide mission of thy Church, and grant that we, in our day, may merit thy commendation, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant"; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. O God, whose purposes never fail, you constantly build up your Church upon the love and devotion of your saints: We give you thanks for your servant Julia Emery, whom we commemorate today. Inspire us to follow her example of lifelong service in the worldwide mission of your Church, and grant that we, in our day, may merit your commendation, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant"; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Psalm - 67 or 96:1-7

Lesson - Romans 12:6-13

Gospel - Mark 10:42-45

Preface of a Saint (2)

February 18

MARTIN LUTHER

Reformer, 1546

I. O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out thy Holy Spirit upon 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, 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

April 9

DIETRICH BONHOEFFER

Pastor and Theologian, 1945

I. Almighty God, the beyond in the midst of our life, thou gavest grace to thy servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer to know and to teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, and to bear the cost of following him: Grant that we, strengthened by his teaching and example, may live under thy Word in all its forms and richness, and embrace its call to faithfulness with an undivided heart; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, the beyond in the midst of our life, you gave grace to your servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer to know and to teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, and to bear the cost of following him: Grant that we, strengthened by his teaching and example, may live under your Word in all its forms and richness, and embrace its call to faithfulness with an undivided heart; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 119:89-96

Lesson - Proverbs 3:1-7

Gospel - Matthew 13:47-52

Preface of a Saint (2)

July 19

MACRINA

Monastic and Teacher, 379

I. Merciful God, thou didst call thy servant Macrina to reveal in her life and her teaching the riches of thy grace and truth: May we, following her example, seek after thy wisdom and live according to her way; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Merciful God, you called your servant Macrina to reveal in her life and her teaching the riches of your grace and truth: May we, following her example, seek after your wisdom and live according to her way; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 119:97-104

Lesson - Ecclesiasticus 51:13-22

Gospel - Matthew 11:27-30

Preface of a Saint (2)

July 20

ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, AMELIA BLOOMER,

SOJOURNER TRUTH AND HARRIET TUBMAN

19th Century Liberators and Prophets

I. O God, whose Spirit guidest us into all truth and makest us free: Strengthen and sustain us as thou didst thy servants Elizabeth, Amelia, Sojourner and Harriet. Give us vision and courage to stand against oppression and injustice and all that worketh against the glorious liberty to which thou callest all thy children; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. O God, whose Spirit guides us into all truth and makes us free: Strengthen and sustain us as you did your servants Elizabeth, Amelia, Sojourner and Harriet. Give us vision and courage to stand against oppression and injustice and all that works against the glorious liberty to which you call all your children; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm - 146

Lesson - Wisdom 7:24-28

Gospel - Luke 11:5-10

Preface of Baptism

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 - I Corinthians 10:31-11:1

Gospel - Luke 9:57-62

Preface of a Saint (3)

August 1

JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA

(moved from 31 July)

September 4

PAUL JONES

Bishop of Utah and Peace Advocate, 1941

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: Raise up in this and every land and time courageous men and women who, like thy servant Paul Jones, will, in the face of opposition, stand firm in proclaiming the gospel of peace. This we ask in the Name of him who is the 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: Raise up in this and every land and time courageous men and women who, like your servant Paul Jones, will, in the face of opposition, stand firm in proclaiming the gospel of peace. This we ask in the Name of the Prince of peace, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm - 133

Lesson - Malachi 2:17-3:5

Gospel - John 14:1,18-27

Preface of a Saint (3 )

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, showeth forth thy verdant and life-giving power: Grant that we thy people, illuminated 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 has 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

December 29

THOMAS BECKET

Archbishop of Canterbury, 1170

I. 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. O 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 (3)

The following names were submitted to the SLC for consideration and are not proposed for inclusion:

Philander Chase - is viewed as a local rather than a national figure at this time.

William Lawrence - does not have evidence of significant support of the local church.

C. S. Lewis - has not been dead for two generations.

Florence Nightingale - information has not been received giving evidence of her commitment to the Christian faith. She is perceived to be more of a secular rather than a Christian hero.

Charles Stuart - has limited significance for the Episcopal Church.