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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.

Saint Michael continues to hold all those affected by last week’s flood in our prayers. Today, you’re invited to join the Rev. Robin Hinkle for the first in a special three-week class at 10 a.m. entitled “Faith in a Time of Tragedy.” Next week, we will invite any and all in our community to sign up for grief groups that will start in a few weeks. These are two of the many ways we hope to support our community in the coming weeks and months as we move faithfully toward healing. We’ve also activated the Saint Michael Relief Fund in support of flood recover efforts and made an initial gift of $10,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country as a first step in our recovery support. We hope to send more money very soon, and I encourage you to help us make a big impact by giving directly to our Relief Fund where fully 100% of what you give goes to relief efforts.

In addition, today we celebrate the Rev. Greg Pickens as he retires from full-time ministry! Greg will retire as Saint Michael’s Associate for Pastoral Care. While Greg will be missed in this role, we are grateful that he will continue leading the JOY! Service on Sunday mornings. Join us for a reception at 10 a.m. on the patio off Colgate Ave. to celebrate Greg’s faithful service and the many ways he will continue to bless 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 After Pentecost

Holy Eucharist: Rite II

The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.

The Word of God

Prelude

Moderato from Drei Tonstücke für die Orgel, op. 22 Niels Gade

Welcome

Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 660

“O Master, let me walk with thee” Maryton

The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant 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.

Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)

“Glory to God”

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Hymn S 280

Niels Gade (18171890) was a prolific and influential Danish composer, though his organ music is largely neglected today. His friendships with Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann influenced his contrapuntal writing and terraced approach to organ registration. The “Moderato,” first in a set of three short organ works, opens modestly before building to an exciting crescendo as Gade develops two distinct themes.

Children ages three through eight are invited to proceed to children’s chapel by exiting through the east doors at the back of the nave; they will return to the nave following the Peace.

O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; 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) Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Moses said to the people of Israel, “The LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, when you obey the LORD your God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?’ Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it ?’ No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.”

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm (seated) Psalm 25:1-9

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you ; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me.

Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Show me your ways, O LORD, * and teach me your paths.

Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long.

Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting.

Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by William Crotch.

Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD.

Gracious and upright is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)

“Forgive our sins as we forgive” Detroit

The Gospel (standing)

Hymn 674, v.1

Luke 10:25-37

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have g iven the right answer; do this, and you will live.” But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next

day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

The Nicene Creed (standing)

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 III (standing)

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

Lector Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;

People That we all may be one.

Lector We give thanks for___. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;

People That your Name may be glorified by all people.

Lector We pray for Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for George, our Bishop; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

People That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

Lector We pray for Donald, our President; for Greg, our Governor; for Eric, our Mayor; and for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;

People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Lector Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

People That our works may find favor in your sight.

Lector We pray for those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;

People That they may be delivered from their distress.

Parish Prayers of the People

As of July 7, 2025

John Aldridge

Rami Angir

Kathryn Anschutz

Don Baty

Barbara Hart Bell

John Bergner

Len Bourland

Cosette “Coco” Cathey

Carolyn Cochran

Carlos Cuellar

Kelley D’Antoni

Samantha Dickerson

Forest Germany

Jody Guenther

Josh Hight

Earle Hill

Rick Hodge

Ada Lynn Jones

Lynne Kent

John Khoury

Danny Landeros

Frank Lauinger

Margaret Little

Kenneth Lindh

Jenna Long

Tom Luce

Jim Mader

Sarah Margaret Mannes

Dimitri Margetis

David Martin

Janie Meyer

John Morelock

Jim Morris

Heather Nemec

Christine Osterling

Bob Paccone

Bob Paddock

Aaron Pritchard

Gerry Roberts

Alfred Smith

Brad Smith

Archer Somodevilla

Samuel Springer

Fadi Suleiman

Byrd Teague

Bryan Ward

Sheri White

John Wieden

Mary Wolf

Lector We remember those who have died, especially___. Give to the departed eternal rest;

People Let light perpetual shine upon them.

Lector We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy.

People May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Lector Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Silence

Celebrant O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we g ive glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

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.

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 July 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 Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

O for a closer walk with God Charles Villiers Stanford

O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb!

Return, O holy dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast.

So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb.

- William Cowper

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Irish-born Charles Villiers Stanford was one of the most influential composers of Anglican church music of his era. Through his long tenure as a composition professor at London’s Royal College of Music, he mentored many significant composers of the following generation. One of his most beloved and simplest anthems, “O for a closer walk with God,” captures the poignant beauty of communion with God in its opening verse. The music becomes more tension-filled in the second verse before returning to the opening material in the third. The anthem climaxes with the text: “So purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb.”

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.

Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th

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.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to g ive thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

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:

The Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 130 “Holy, holy, holy”

Please kneel 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 e vil 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.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

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 faithfully 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 g lory 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.

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.

Please note, our Communion rail kneelers are out for repair; you are encouraged to stand at the Communion rails to receive Communion.

In this poised yet plaintive aria, Bach gives voice to the trembling soul, burdened by sin yet daring to hope. The faltering steps of the believer are met not with condemnation, but with Christ’s gracious intercession: he “shows me to the Father.” Theologically, it is Deuteronomy realised in music: the word is near, mercy already offered. And like the Samaritan in Luke’s parable, Christ stoops to bind the wounds no law could heal. With gently consoling lines and disarming clarity, Bach reveals grace as already present, already sufficient—genug getan—and invites the listener to walk forward, steady and transformed.

And lead us not into temptation, bur 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 (kneeling, sung by all) Hymn S 164

“Jesus, Lamb of God”

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.

Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

Wie furchtsam wanken meine Schritten BWV 33/3

Johann Sebastian Bach

Wie furchtsam wankten meine Schritte, Doch Jesus hört auf meine Bitte

Und zeigt michseinen Vater an. Mich seinen Sündenlasten nieder, Doch hilft mir Jesu Trostwort wieder, Dass er für mich genug getan.

How fearfully my steps faltered, yet Jesus heard my prayer and presented me to his Father. The weight of sin pressed me down, but the comforting word of Jesus lifted me again: he has done all that is needed for me.

- Anonymous

The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all)

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing (kneeling)

The Dismissal (standing)

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 671

“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound” New Britain

Postlude

Alla Fuga

Edmond

Lemaigre

Edmond Lemaigre (1849-1890) composed works for organ, piano, and orchestra. As organist for the Concerts of the Trocadéro in Paris, he performed several of his compositions on the hall’s new CavailléColl organ (1878). He succeeded his father as head of the Société Lyrique in 1881 and founded the Association Artistique du Centre at Clermont-Ferrand in 1883.

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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JULY 13 | 9 AM Traditional Worship Bulletin

SAINT MICHAEL

WELCOME

FROM THE RECTOR

CONNECT WITH US

Holy Eucharist: Rite II

The Word of God

The Prayers of the People: Form III (standing)

Silence

Confession

The Holy Communion

Edmond

JULY 13

sunday at Saint Michael

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