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SAINT MICHAEL

and All Angels Episcopal Church

The Fifth Sunday in Lent April 6, 2025

11 AM CONTEMPORARY Church

WELCOME

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.

Our theme this Lent is “Strength in Weakness.” We offer daily opportunities for you to center yourself on God’s presence, including short weekday meditations led by the clergy of Saint Michael. Based on daily scripture readings, you can stream the meditations on our website or wherever you listen to podcasts. As we near the end of Lent, please make a note that we will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 13 and Easter Sunday on April 20. We hope you will join us for those big days. There are many other offerings available to you, so please take a Sunday News leaflet with you and join us!

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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The Fifth Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist: Rite II

The service begins on page 351 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God

Welcome A Penitential Order

Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins; People His mercy endures for ever.

Celebrant 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, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:8, 9

Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)

Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All 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.

Celebrant 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.

Opening Song: “Kyrie Eleison” (standing, sung by all)

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The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lesson (seated)

Isaiah 43:16-21

Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise.

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Song: “Be Thou My Vision (standing, sung by all )

The Hymnal. Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

The Gospel (standing)

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John 12:1-8

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, “ Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with

you, but you do not always have me.”

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated)

The Nicene Creed (standing, said by all)

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon

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 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.

The Prayers of the People: Form V (standing)

Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Lector In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

Lector For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for George, our own Bishop; for all bishops and other ministers, [for ___,] and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For those in positions of public trust, [especially Donald, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor,] that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector [ We give thanks for ___.] For this congregation, for those who are present, and for those who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neig hbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For all those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for _____, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For all who have died in the communion of your Church, [especially___,] and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector Rejoicing in the fellowship of blessed Michael and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.

People To you, O Lord our God.

Celebrant Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace (standing)

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Announcements (please be seated)

The Birthday Blessing (those with birthdays in April please stand)

All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Communion

Offertory Song: “I Shall Not Want” (sung by the Contemporary band)

From the love of my own comfort

From the fear of having nothing

From a life of worldly passions, deliver me, O God

From the need to be understood

And from a need to be accepted

From the fear of being lonely

Deliver me, O God

And I shall not want

No, I shall not want

When I taste Your goodness

I shall not want

When I taste Your goodness

I shall not want

From the fear of serving others

Oh, and from the fear of death or trial

And from the fear of humility

Deliver me, O God

Yes deliver me, O God

And I shall not want

No, I shall not want

When I taste Your goodness

I shall not want

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant L ift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

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 sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Sanctus (sans Chords)

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:

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Please remain standing as you are able.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith: All Christ has died. Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faith

f ully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

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 for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

All 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.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast.

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

All are invited to come forward to the two standing stations for Communion at the direction of the ushers. Gluten free wafers are available upon request. 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.

Communion Song: “You Are My All In All” (sung by all)

Closing Chorus: Verse 3 of “Be Thou My Vision” (standing, sung by all)

The Hymnal. Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

The Dismissal (standing)

Deacon Let us bless the Lord People Thanks be to God.

Parish Prayers of the People

As of March 31, 2025

John Aldridge, Rami Angir, Kathryn Anschutz, Eric Bailey, Barbara Hart Bell, John Bergner, Jose Bernal, Kay Boruff, Velma Byrd, Cosette “Coco” Cathey, Karen Callon, Carlos Cuellar, Heather Demler, Kathy Dwight, Lou Fouts, Steve Gleason, Jody Guenther, Dawn Hall, Josh Hight, Mason Holmes, Ada Lynn Jones, Gregg Junge, Lynne Kent, 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, 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 foregoing 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.

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Sunrise Service Outdoor Patio on Colgate

9 AM

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7:30 AM

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11 AM

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5:30 PM

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9 AM

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10 AM Formation For All Ages

11 AM

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5:30 PM

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FORMATION CLASSES

Sundays | 10 a.m.

2nd floor of the new Education Wing

Adults

The Story of Scripture: Acts 1 – 7

Led by the Rev. Dr. Chris Girata | Room 203

Monastic Spirituality: Julian of Norwich

Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso | Coke Room 201

Saint Michael 101

Introduction to the Bible

Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon | Room 200

Class for Parents

Love to Stay

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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