MAY 25 | 11 AM Contemporary Worship Bulletin by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

SAINT MICHAEL

and All Angels Episcopal Church

The Sixth Sunday After Easter May 25, 2025

11 AM CONTEMPORARY Church

WELCOME

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.

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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 Sixth Sunday After Easter Holy Eucharist: Rite II

The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty

Opening Song: “Praise To The Lord, The Almighty” (standing, sung by all)

Verses 1-3

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2.Praise

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The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.

People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

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.

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and e ver. Amen.

The Lesson (seated) Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5

In the spirit the angel carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy cit y Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or

Words: Joachim Neander Music: Justin Brooks

2012 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)

moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will ne ver be shut by day—and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomi nation or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. … Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; \ they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

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

Sequence Song: “This I Believe (The Creed)” (standing, sung by all )

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The Gospel (standing) John 14:23-29

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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Jesus said to Judas (not Iscariot), “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. 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 worldgives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.”

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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 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.

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.

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 give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

During the season of Easter, we omit the Confession as a way of celebrating Christ’s triumph over sin and the assurance of salvation and new life for all who are joined with him in his death and resurrection.

The Peace (standing)

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Announcements (please be seated)

Memorial Day Prayer

The Holy Communion

Offertory Song: “Goodness Of God” (sung by the Contemporary Band)

I love You, Lord

Oh, Your mercy never fails me

All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands

From the moment that I wake up

Until I lay my head

I will sing of the goodness of God

All my life You have been faithful

All my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice

You have led me through the fire

In darkest night You are close like no other

I ’ve known You as a Father

I ’ve known You as a Friend

I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah!

And all my life You have been faithful, oh

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

I will sing of the goodness of God, yeah!

Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me

With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now

I g ive You everything

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Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me (song continues on the next page)

And all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able I will sing of the goodness of God

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (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.

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father,

All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Michael and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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

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.

I Turn To You Notation

Communion Song: “I Turn To You” (sung by all)

1.You pick me up when Verse 1 I am weak. You are my voice when I can't speak.

7 You are my song when I just can't sing. You give me ev 'ry thing I need. I turn to -

Chorus 1

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Words and music by Justin Brooks, David Gentiles, Ryan Shoenberg, David Tribble

45 I turn to you in this ho ly Chorus 3 place. I turn to you, just to seek your -

49 face. You're all I want, you're all I need. Je sus, I will turn to you. -

54 I will turn to you. Ending Je sus, I will turn to you. -

Je sus, I will turn to you. -

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)

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty - Last Verse

Closing Chorus: Last verse of “Praise To The Lord The Almighty” (standing, sung by all)

4.Praise to the Verse 4 Lord! O let all that is in me a dore Him. All that hath life and breath9 come now with prais es be fore Him. Let the a men sound from His16 peo ple a gain; glad ly for e ver a dore Him

Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Words: Joachim Neander Music: Justin Brooks

2012 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)

Parish Prayers of the People

As of May 19, 2025

John Aldridge, Rami Angir, Kathryn Anschutz, Don Baty, Barbara Hart Bell, John Bergner, Cosette “Coco” Cathey, Bob Chesshir, Carolyn Cochran, Carlos Cuellar, Heather Demler, Samantha Dickerson, Steve Gleason, Jody Guenther, Josh Hight, Earle Hill, Joan Hinkle, Bill Hite, Rick Hodge, Mason Holmes, Ada Lynn Jones, Lynne Kent, Danny Landeros, Kim Lanphere, Frank Lauinger, Margaret Little, Kenneth Lindh, Tom Luce, Sarah Margaret Mannes, Dimitri Margetis, David Martin, Janie Meyer, Tink Moir, John Morelock, Jim Morris, Heather Nemec, Christine Osterling, Bob Paddock, Aaron Pritchard, Johnny Rockey, Gerry Roberts, Barbara Singleton, Billy Smith, Brad Smith, Archer Somodevilla, Samuel Springer, Fadi Suleiman, Mary Ann Swinton, Byrd Teague, Bryan Ward, David Westapher, 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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FORMATION CLASSES

Make plans to join us on June 1 when classes for adults resume with offerings on the Nicene Creed, Hebrew wisdom literature, and parenting with grace.

Sunday, June 8

Pentecost

Regular Worship Schedule Incense will be used at the 11 a.m. Traditional Service

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11 AM

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Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

5:30 PM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

Youth

Youth Formation will resume on June 1

Children

Children’s Formation will resume on June 1

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.