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FROM THE RECTOR

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

Happy Easter! 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 the Feast of Pentecost! Pentecost is often considered the “birthday of the Church” and marks the end of the Great Fifty Days of Easter. In addition, we have many groups participating in mission work over the next few months, so please pray that their efforts will help spread God’s love to all. Please also note that Vacation Bible School and Pub Theology—two of our favorite summer programs—are happening and we hope you’ll join us. Pick up a copy of the Sunday News today and continue to pray, learn, serve, and give in all the ways you are able. If you find yourself out of town this summer, remember that you can join us for worship online wherever you are.

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 Day Of Pentecost

Holy Eucharist: Rite II with Baptism

The service begins on page 299 of The Book of Common Prayer Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.

The Word of God

Prelude

Fantasy in G major, BWV 572

Welcome

Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)

“Hail thee, festival day!” Salve festa dies

The Opening Acclamation (standing)

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Hymn 225

The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the 40th wedding anniversary of Bonnie (Jericho) & Robert Baldwin.

People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit;

People There is one hope in God’s call to us;

Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.

People One God and Father of all.

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 278

This grand fantasia, also known as the Pièce d’Orgue, stands out for its unique structure and bold harmonic language. From the dazzling opening to the lush, chromatic middle section and the triumphant finale, the work showcases Johann Sebastian Bach’s inventiveness and the expressive range of the Baroque organ. It is both a technical showpiece and a dramatic musical journey.

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.

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to e very 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. Amen.

When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all tog ether in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were de vout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia , Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be

turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved’.”

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

The Psalm (seated) Psalm 104:25-35, 37

O LORD, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great. There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it.

All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season. You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; * may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke.

I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being. May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the LORD. Bless the LORD, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

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

Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 504, v.1 & 2

“Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire” Veni Creator Spiritus

The Gospel (standing) John 14:8-17, 25-27

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Philip said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. ... I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

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

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

Baptismal Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 296, v. 1 & 2

“ We know that Christ is raised and dies no more” Engelberg

Baptismal candidates and their families are invited to come forward to take their place inside the Communion rails.

Children in the congregation are invited to come forward and sit outside the Communion rails during the Baptisms.

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates (seated)

Celebrant The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

Sponsor I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Celebrant Do you desire to be baptized?

Sponsor I do.

Celebrant Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?

Sponsor I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?

Sponsor I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

Sponsor I renounce them.

Celebrant Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?

Sponsor I renounce them.

Celebrant Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?

Sponsor I renounce them.

Celebrant Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?

Sponsor I do.

Celebrant Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?

Sponsor I do.

Celebrant Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?

Sponsor I do.

Celebrant Will you who witness these vows do all in you power to support these persons in their life in Christ?

People We will.

Baptismal Covenant (standing)

Celebrant Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?

People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?