SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
Palm Sunday April 13, 2025
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
FROM THE RECTOR
The
Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus enters Jerusalem in a triumphant parade. At the beginning of our service, you are invited to wave your palms high in the air as we sing our praises together. Today also begins Holy Week, the most sacred week in our church life together. I hope you will join us for at least one extra service this week, especially on Good Friday, as we set our hearts and minds toward the resurrection. Then next weekend, please join us for our Easter celebrations! The full worship schedule can be found in the back of this bulletin and on our website. Please also save the date to join us on Saturday, April 26, for our big day of service. We need you to help us pack 50,000 meals, so please sign up by going online today.
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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Palm Sunday
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I
The service begins on page 270 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
Liturgy of the Palms (standing)
BCP 270
Procession of the Palms (standing) Psalm 48 BCP 651
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The Lesson Zechariah 9:9-12 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 118:19-24, 26-29 see page 6
The Gospel (standing) see page 7
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
John 12:12-16
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Robin Hinkle
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 326
The Prayers of the People BCP 328
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331
The Peace (standing) BCP 332
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal BCP 340
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All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Give online by selecting General 2025 from the dropdown menu.
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Palm Sunday 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist:
Rite II
The service begins on page 270 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
Prelude
Liturgy of the Palms BCP 270
Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all) Hymn 154, v. 1-3
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The Lesson Zechariah 9:9-12 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 118:19-24, 26-29
The Gospel (standing)
see page 6
see page 7
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John 12:12-16
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Greg Pickens The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 358 The Prayers of the People: Form V
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all)
389
360 The Peace (standing)
The Holy Communion
360
Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 444
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing) BCP 361 Sanctus and Benedictus (sung by all) Hymn S 128
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
364
364 Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 168 The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 365 The Blessing The Dismissal BCP 366
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 458, v. 1-3, 7 Postlude
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most g racious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most g racious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lesson Zechariah 9:9-12
Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the warhorse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Parish Prayers of the People
As of April 7, 2025
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Eric Bailey
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Jose Bernal
Kay Boruff
Bob Buchanan
Velma Byrd
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Karen Callon
Carlos Cuellar
Heather Demler
Samantha Dickeson
Kathy Dwight
Lou Fouts
Chris Garrett
Steve Gleason
Jody Guenther
Dawn Hall
Josh Hight
Rick Hodge
Mason Holmes
Ada Lynn Jones
Gregg Junge
Lynne Kent
Frank Krasovec
Danny Landeros
Tom Luce
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
Bill Martens
Blake Martens
David Martin
Tink Moir
John Morelock
Heather Nemec
Bob Paddock
Aaron Pritchard
Johnny Rockey
Macon Runnels
Brad Smith
Archer Somodevilla
Samuel Springer
Renee Stephens
Fadi Suleiman
Mary Ann Swinton
Byrd Teague
Susan Wallens
Bryan Ward
Sheri White
John Wieden
Mary Wolf
Peter von Wupperfeld
The Psalm 118:19-24, 26-29
Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD.
“ This is the gate of the LORD; * he who is righteous may enter.”
I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation.
The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the LORD’s doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes.
On this day the LORD has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; * we bless you from the house of the LORD.
God is the LORD; he has shined upon us; * form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
“ You are my God, and I will thank you; * you are my God, and I will exalt you.”
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever.
The Gospel John 12:12-16
The preceding text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.
The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
The g reat crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!”
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him.
FIND YOUR WAY
6:30 AM
Sunrise Service Outdoor Patio on Colgate
9 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II Church
Joy! A Children’s Service Chapel
7:30 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I Chapel
11 AM
Contemporary Service Church
Holy Eucharist Rite I Chapel
5:30 PM
Holy Eucharist Rite II Church
APR 13
7:30 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM Formation For All Ages
11 AM
Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
sunday at Saint Michael
FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m.
2nd floor of the new Education Wing
Adults
The Story of Scripture: Acts 11 – 15
Led by the Rev. Dr. Chris Girata | Room 203
Monastic Spirituality: New Monasticism
Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso | Coke Room 201
Saint Michael 101
Spotlight: Mission & Outreach
Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle | Room 200
Class for Parents
Love to Stay: Six Keys to a Successful Marriage
Led by the Rev. Greg Pickens | Room 212
Youth
Middle School
Youth Room A
High School
Youth Room B
Confirmation
Youth Center
Children
Godly Play
PreK – Kinder | Room 213 1st Grade | Room 208
Weaving God’s Promises
2nd – 3rd Grade | Room 209
Launch 45
4th – 5th Grade Room 207
Nursery is available in rooms 19 & 20 in the school’s hallway. Enter through the Chapel or the Sunday Education Wing entrance, which are marked on the map on the opposite page.
HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE
APRIL 14
MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
APRIL 15
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
APRIL 16
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
Tenebrae
7 p.m. | Church
APRIL 17
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
Maundy Thursday & Stripping of the Altar
7 p.m. | Church
Vigil in the Garden of Repose
9 p.m. – 6 a.m. | Chapel
APRIL 18
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday
7 a.m. | Chapel
Good Friday & Holy Communion
12 p.m. | Church
Family Stations of the Cross
12 p.m. | Chapel
Traditional Stations of the Cross
1:15 p.m. | Church
Contemporary Stations of the Cross
5:30 p.m. | Church
Contemporary Good Friday & Holy Communion
7 p.m. | Church
APRIL 19
HOLY SATURDAY
Holy Saturday
8:30 a.m. | Chapel
Great Vigil of Easter
7 p.m. | Church
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