MAY 4 | 9 AM Traditional Worship Bulletin by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

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The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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I encourage you to continue your discipleship commitment throughout this Easter season. Our theme this Easter is The Great Promise. The celebration of Easter is a renewal of the promise that God’s kingdom is at hand. We are part of God’s kingdom work, and every time we choose to love, we draw closer to the fullness of that promise. Last week, we launched the Easter season series of Weekday Meditations, and I encourage you to make these special meditations part of your weekday spiritual discipline. Please take a look at our Sunday News for upcoming special events and community moments, and please join us for Sunday school at 10 a.m.!

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The Third Sunday of Easter

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

Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543 Johann Sebastian Bach

Welcome

Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 296

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

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.

Song of Praise (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 278

“Glory to God”

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

“The Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543,” likely dates from Johann Sebastian Bach’s early Weimar years (1708–1717), written a few years after his renowned visit to the North German composer Dietrich Buxtehude.

The rhapsodic, pedalpoint opening of the Prelude and the free, pedal-cadenza ending of the Fugue reflect Buxtehude’s influence. Meanwhile, the Fugue’s structure—with its clear harmonic progression and modulatory episodes—shows the influence of the emerging Italian concerto style. Yet the dramatic scope and technical demands of the pedal part unmistakably point to Bach himself.

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.

Chanted by the choir to a psalm setting by Ray Francis Brown.

The Lesson (seated) Revelation 5:11-14

I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with f ull voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the elders fell down and worshiped.

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

The Psalm (seated) Psalm 30:1-7

I will exalt you, O LORD, because you have lifted me up * and have not let my enemies triumph over me. O LORD my God, I cried out to you, * and you restored me to health. You brought me up, O LORD, from the dead; * you restored my life as I was going down to the grave. Sing to the LORD, you servants of his; * g ive thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.

For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye, * his favor for a lifetime.

Weeping may spend the night, * but joy comes in the morning. While I felt secure, I said, “I shall never be disturbed. * You, LORD, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains.”

Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 379, v.1

“God is Love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh

The Gospel (standing) John 21:1-19

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

Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “ We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “ Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know e verything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.” (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, “Follow me.”

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

The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso

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.

Parish Prayers of the People

As of April 28, 2025

John Aldridge

Rami Angir

Kathryn Anschutz

Barbara Hart Bell

John Bergner

Jose Bernal

Velma Byrd

Cosette “Coco” Cathey

Carlos Cuellar

Heather Demler

Burt Derr

Samantha Dickerson

Kathy Dwight

Lou Fouts

Steve Gleason

Jody Guenther

Josh Hight

Earle Hill

Joan Hinkle

Rick Hodge

Mason Holmes

Ada Lynn Jones

Gregg Junge

Lynne Kent

Frank Krasovec

Danny Landeros

Frank Lauinger

Kenneth Lindh

Tom Luce

Sarah Margaret Mannes

Dimitri Margetis

David Martin

Janie Meyer

Tink Moir

John Morelock

Heather Nemec

Bob Paddock

Aaron Pritchard

Johnny Rockey

Gerry Roberts

Macon Runnels

Barbara Singleton

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

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.

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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 g ive glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. 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 May 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)

Hark, I hear the harps eternal Alice Parker Hark, I hear the harps eternal ringing on the farther shore

As I near those swollen waters with their deep and solemn roar

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise the lamb

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, glory to the great I am

And my soul though stained with sorrow, fading as the light of day

Passes swiftly o’er those waters to the city far away

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise the lamb

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, glory to the great I am

Souls have crossed before me saintly to that land of perfect rest

And I hear them singing faintly in the mansions of the blest

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise the lamb

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, glory to the great I am

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise the lamb

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, glory to the great I am

- F.R. Warren

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

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

Alice Parker’s arrangement of this traditional American hymn is a joyful, energetic anthem of praise. It begins with a unison melody that expands into rich harmonies, creating movement and vitality. The driving rhythm and dynamic contrasts highlight the theme of heaven’s glory and the call to eternal life.

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

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.

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

During the season of Easter, we return to the practice of the early church and stand during the Prayer of Consecration and the Post-Communion Prayer. You may also stand to receive Communion at the altar rail.

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.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give 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:

Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 128

“Holy, holy, holy”

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 g ave 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 g ifts 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,

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.

George Frideric Handel

was a German-British Baroque composer, renowned for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. His most famous work, Messiah, was composed in just three weeks in 1741 and premiered in Dublin in 1742. Though its initial reception was modest, Messiah soon gained popularity and became one of the most performed and celebrated choral works in Western music.

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, 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 (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 154

“Alleluia, alleluia, 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.

Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

Worthy is the Lamb from Messiah George Frideric Handel

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, And hath redeemed us to God by His blood, To receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, And honour, and glory, and blessing.

Blessing and honour, glory and pow’r be unto Him

That sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb, For ever and ever. Amen.

- Revelation 5:12-14

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)

The Dismissal (standing)

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

Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 460, v. 1-4

“Alleluia! sing to Jesus!” Hyfrydol

Postlude

Heralding from Exaltations, op. 252/1 Carson Cooman

Organist and composer Carson Cooman is Composer-inResidence at The Memorial Church, Harvard University. Exaltations (2011) is a three-movement work, each movement inspired by a different Biblical passage on “exaltation.” It features recurring textures, notably thick harmonies built note by note. The opening movement contrasts jubilant “herald fanfares” with slower, more solemn sections.

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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MAY 4 | 9 AM Traditional Worship Bulletin

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Holy Eucharist: Rite II

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