PENTECOST SUNDAY THE WORD OF GOD CHORAL INTROIT Choir:
“Canticle for Pentecost�
By: Eric Routley
I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. -Acts 2:17
I will pray the Father And He will give you another Counselor to be with you for ever; -John 14:16
When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. -John 16:13
The Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, bring to remembrance all that I have said to you. -John 14:26
And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled the house where they were sitting and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. -Acts 2:2
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with signs too deep for words. -Romans 8:26 At the conclusion of the Choral Introit, please stand to sing the processional hymn.
PROCESSIONAL
368, Holy Father, great Creator REGENT SQUARE
INVOCATION AND COLLECT FOR PURITY Celebrant: People:
Blessed be God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit And blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. 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.
THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW Celebrant:
Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 22:37-40
KYRIE Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
GLORIA
Hymnal #S280
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Setting By: Robert Powell
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: People:
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Celebrant:
People:
Amen.
FIRST LESSON
Acts 2:1-11
The readings may be found on the inside of the back page of the program jacket. Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM
Psalm 104
Chant Formula By: Charles Villiers Stanford
1. Bless the Lord, O my soul;* O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness! You are clothed with majesty and splendor. 2. You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak;* and spread out the heavens like a curtain. 3. You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above;* you make the clouds your chariot; you ride on the wings of the wind. 4. You make the winds your messengers;* and flames of fire your servants. 5. You have set the earth upon its foundations,* so that it never shall move at any time. 6. You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle;* the waters stood higher than the mountains. 7. At your rebuke they fled;* at the voice of your thunder they hastened away. 8. They went up to the hills and down to the valleys beneath.* to the places you had appointed for them. 9. You set the limits that they should not pass;* they shall not again cover the earth. 25. O Lord, how manifold are your works!* in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Choir:
516, Come down, O Love divine
HYMN
DOWN AMPNEY
GOSPEL Reader: People:
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The readings may be found on the inside of the back page of the program jacket. Reader: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
SERMON
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The Rev. Richard Giersch Priest Associate of Church of the Resurrection, North Charleston
NICENE CREED All:
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 of 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 worshipped 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. At the conclusion of the Creed, Please KNEEL as you are able.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us pray for the Church and for the world, saying, Lord, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For the peace of the whole world, and for the well-being and unity of the people of God, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For Foley, our Archbishop, and Mark, our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people of our diocese and congregation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For all those who proclaim the Gospel at home and abroad; and for all who teach and disciple others, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For our brothers and sisters in Christ who are persecuted for their faith, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Reader: For all those who departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection, in thanksgiving let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Reader: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. You are invited to add your prayers either silently or aloud. Celebrant: Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. People: Amen. Celebrant:
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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God. 1 John 1:8-9 Celebrant: Most merciful God, People: 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. Celebrant: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Amen. Celebrant:
COMFORTABLE WORDS Celebrant: Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15
If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the perfect offering for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 Please stand.
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GREETING Celebrant: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with your spirit.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HOLY COMMUNION PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS OFFERTORY SENTENCE Celebrant:
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! -Psalm 96:8
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Choir:
“Carol for Pentecost”
By: Eric Routley
On the day of Pentecost, when the twelve assembled, Came on them the Holy Ghost in fire which tongues resembled. In the power of God he came, as the Lord had told them, in his blessed holy name with wisdom to uphold them. In the Spirit when they stood to proclaim Christ dying, and that he for all our good doth live, true strength supplying. Still the might by which we live from our God descendeth; still his spirit Christ doth give, who guideth and defendeth. Praise, O praise our Heav’nly King for his grace toward us, gladly now his glory sing, who doth such power afford us! -T C Hunter Clare All stand and sing together:
PRESENTATION HYMN All:
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Hymn 380, Stanza 3
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Fraise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
SURSUM CORDA Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose most true promise, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them, and to lead them into all truth; giving them boldness and fervent zeal constantly to preach the Gospel to all nations; by which we have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of you, and of your Son Jesus Christ. 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:
SANCTUS
S–125
Setting By: Richard Proulx
All:
Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
Celebrant:
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the cross and offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our great high priest, 9
he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace. On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, and we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may worthily receive this holy sacrament, and be made one body with him, so that he may dwell in us and we in him. And bring us with all your saints into the fullness of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face. 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. People: Celebrant: All:
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Amen. And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray: 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 Celebrant: People:
Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed, once and for all upon the cross. Therefore let us keep the feast.
PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS All:
We do not presume to come to this your Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your Table. But you are the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
THE MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. John 1:29, Revelation 19:9
INVITATION TO COMMUNION Holy Communion is an open and welcoming Table as the Lord himself is the host of this meal. All who have been baptized are invited forward to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Those who prefer not to receive Communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing.
COMMUNION ANTHEM
“I Believe that My Redeemer Lives” By: C. Alexander Peloquin
Choir: I believe that my Redeemer lives and on the last day I shall rise from the earth. And in my flesh I shall see God, my Savior. It will not be some other being, but I myself who see him, my own eyes shall look upon him. Alleluia! -John 19:25-27
MEDITATION “Meditation on Veni Creator Spiritus”
By: Laura Page
POST COMMUNION PRAYER Celebrant: Let us pray.
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All:
Heavenly Father, 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 into the world 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.
BLESSING Celebrant:
People:
May the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
DISMISSAL Celebrant: People:
Let us go forth in the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit Thanks be to God.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
511, Holy Spirit, ever living ABBOT’S LEIGH
POSTLUDE
”Trinity March”
By: Mark Schweizer
Music Notes, By: Ashley Sosis C. Alexander Peloquin (1918–1997) was born in Northridge, Massachusetts and was educated at the New England Conservatory and the Tanglewood Institute. During his Tanglewood years, Peloquin appeared as a piano soloist under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. After military service during World War II, Peloquin returned to the USA to begin a long career as a Catholic church musician. He served from 1950 until his retirement in 1991 as Director of Music Ministry at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island. Peloquin once said "A lot of religious music today is boring, and I don't think worship calls us to boredom," and this desire for music that was always engaging and inspiring informed his musical language. While the centuries of traditional church music (from Gregorian chant onwards) formed the basis, this was combined with strong influences from jazz and the American concert music of the 20th century (especially Gerhswin, Copland, Bernstein).
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