and g ood hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in e very good work and word.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated) Psalm 17:1-9
Hear my plea of innocence, O LORD; give heed to my cry; * listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips. Let my vindication come forth from your presence; * let your eyes be fixed on justice.
Weigh my heart, summon me by night, * melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.
I g ive no offense with my mouth as others do; * I have heeded the words of your lips.
My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; * in your paths my feet shall not stumble.
I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; * incline your ear to me and hear my words. Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, * O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of your eye; * hide me under the shadow of your wings, From the wicked who assault me, * from my deadly enemies who surround me.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 194, v. 1
“Jesus lives!” St. Albinus
The Gospel (standing) Luke 20:27-38
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us
Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by Herbert Howells.
Candidates rise as they are presented.
that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married, and died childless; then the second and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.” Jesus said to them, “Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith Assisting Bishop of Dallas
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates (seated)
Bishop The Candidates will now be presented.
Presenter I present these persons for Confirmation. I present these persons to be received into this Communion.
I present these persons who desire to reaffirm their baptismal vows.
Bishop Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? Candidate I do.
Bishop Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
Candidate I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord.
Bishop Will you who witness these vows do all in you power to support these persons in their life in Christ?
People We will.
The Baptismal Covenant (standing)
Bishop Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
Bishop Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Bishop 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.
Bishop 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.
Parish Prayers of the People
As of October 29, 2025
James Albergo
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Carol Armstrong
Don Baty
Larry Been
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Shirley Blackman
Len Bourland
Dianna Bowen
Elise Broer
Helen Bustamante
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Chris Chancelor
Carolyn Cochran
Jean Coleman
Carlos Cuellar
Sonja Elliston
Joel Forrest
Jean Fuller
Curtis Green
Bishop Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Bishop Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Bishop Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Bishop Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Bishop Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidates (standing)
Bishop Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ.
Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Bishop Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have over come sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you have made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Candidates for Confirmation
Charles Henry Chernosky
Benjamin Hays Curry
Aleta S. McGhee
Jennifer Leigh Ring Pascal
Bishop Strengthen, O Lord, your servant N. with your Holy Spirit; empower him/her for your service; and sustain him/her all the days of his/her life.
People Amen.
Candidate for Reception
Mark Frederick Barton
Sylvia Enid Alicia
Byron Woodford Neuhoff
Bishop N., we recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion. God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you.
People Amen.
Jody Guenther
Amy Heller
Roberto Hernandez
Josh Hight
Earle Hill
Barbara Hornback
Jack Hubbell
Wade Hyde
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
John Khoury
David Koncak
Danny Landeros
Frank Lauinger
Kenneth Lindh
Maggie Little
Tom Luce
Celia Smith McGrath
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
Maisie Evans Marsau
Michael Matamoros
Janie Meyer
Irene Moir
Mark Monfrey
John Morelock
Heather Nemec
Bob Paddock
Jerry Lee Price
Paul Rogers
Gerry Roberts
Celso Rocha
Joe Sando
Arden Showalter
Brad Smith
Chandler Wade Smith
Dianne Smith
Rene Somodevilla
Fadey Suleiman
Byrd Teague
Katharine Westbrook
John Wieden
Jack Winlow
Mary Wolf
Hannah Wood
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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 November 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)
Ave Virgo sanctissima Francisco Guerrero
Ave Virgo sanctissima, Dei Mater piissima, maris stella clarissima.
Salve semper gloriosa, margarita pretiosa, sicut lilium formosa, nitens olens velut rosa.
Hail, most holy Virgin, Most loving Mother of God, Brightest star of the sea. Hail, ever glorious, Precious pearl, Beautiful as the lily, Shining and fragrant like the rose.
- Anonymous, Old Spanish antiphon for Nativity of St. John the Baptist Francisco Guerrero, a prominent Spanish Renaissance composer, was renowned for his devotion to the Virgin Mary, earning him the moniker “El cantor de María.” His motet “Ave Virgo Sanctissima” exemplifies his mastery of sacred choral music, characterized by serene polyphonic texture and expressive vocal lines that reflect his deep reverence for the Virgin Mary. The piece became so popular during Guerrero’s lifetime that it was regarded as the quintessential Marian motet and used as a parody model by many composers, including Flemish contemporaries.
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
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 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:
Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 129
“Holy, holy, holy”
Please kneel 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.”
All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
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.
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,
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 (kneeling, 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 Hymn (sung by all) Hymn 341
“For the bread which you have broken” Omni die
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Lord for Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake Richard Farrant
Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past and give us grace to amend our sinful lives; to decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee now and evermore.
- Lidley’s Prayers (1566)
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.
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.
Richard Farrant, who worked in the Chapel Royal and at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, was a key figure in early English choral music. This classic anthem highlights the period’s focus on textual clarity, with transparent, expressive vocal lines that allow the prayerful words to shine. It is a moving example of how early Church of England composers combined musical beauty with liturgical purpose.
Brenda Portman is an American organist and composer, currently serving as Resident Organist at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a prize-winning performer and has composed extensively for organ, with a focus on accessible yet artistically engaging liturgical music. Portman highlights the tune’s bold, ascending character through rhythmic vitality, colorful registration, and inventive harmonies.
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 625 “ Ye holy angels bright” Darwall’s 148th
Postlude
Postlude on Darwall’s 148th
Brenda Portman
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