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SAINT MICHAEL

and All Angels Episcopal Church

The Second Sunday in Lent March 16, 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.” God calls us into a life that is often difficult and full of loss, but when we experience true vulnerability, we will experience the full power and presence of God. 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. 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 Second 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.

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lesson (seated) Philippians 3:17-4:1

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

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

Waiting To Hear Your Words Notation

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

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox or me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord’.”

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Bob Johnston

The Nicene Creed (standing, said by all)

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 March 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: “Holy Immortal One” (sung by the Contemporary band)

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy upon us.

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We will glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: In whom is our salvation, our life, and our resurrection. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy upon us.

The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all: For the transgression of my people was he stricken. Surely, he has borne our griefs: carried our sorrows. Restore us, O Lord, God of hosts and we shall be saved.

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy upon us.

Savior of the world, by your cross and precious blood you have redeemed us: Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech you, O Lord.

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:

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.”

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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.

Were You There Notation

(When They Crucified My Lord)

Communion Song: “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord” (sung by all) (music continues on the next page)

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The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, 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 (standing)

Closing Chorus: Chorus of “Holy Immortal One” (standing, sung by all)

The Dismissal (standing)

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

Parish Prayers of the People

As of March 10, 2025

John Aldridge, Rami Angir, Kathryn Anschutz, Eric Bailey, Barbara Hart Bell, Jose Bernal, Carolyn Breland, Bob Buchanan, Cosette “Coco” Cathey, Carolyn Cockran, Carlos Cuellar, Heather Demler, Mary Ann Denton, Kathy Dwight, Chris Garrett, Steve Gleason, Jody Guenther, Josh Hight, Stephen Hill, Angela Howell, Ada Lynn Jones, Gregg Junge, Lynne Kent, Danny Landeros, Tom Luce, Sarah Margaret Mannes, Dimitri Margetis, Bill Martens, Blake Martens, David Martin, John Morelock, Heather Nemec, Bob Paddock, Aaron Pitchard, Santiago Rawlins, Carl Shore, Brad Smith, Mary Ann Swinton, Byrd Teague, Susan Wallens, Bryan Ward, Catherine Westbrook, Sheri White, Mary Wolf

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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FORMATION CLASSES

Sundays | 10 a.m. 2nd floor of the new Education Wing

Adults

The Story of Scripture: Mark 10 – 13 Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle | Room 203

Monastic Spirituality: Benedictine Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso | Coke Room 201

Saint Michael 101 Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon | Room 200

Class for Parents: This class will resume on March 23 due to Spring Break.

Youth

Youth Formation will resume on March 23 due to Spring Break.

Children

Children’s Formation will resume on March 23 due to Spring Break.

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.