SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost October 26, 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.
Today, all adults are invited to join me in the Church at 10:10 a.m. for our Fall Parish Meeting. At today’s meeting, we will elect parish representatives for the Vestry, Diocesan Convention, and the All Angels Foundation. Next Sunday, November 2, please join us in the morning as we celebrate All Saints’ Day and again in the afternoon as we celebrate All Souls’ Day. They are unique and deeply powerful experiences! Please also grab a Sunday News handout if you haven’t already and join us for our special programming whenever you can.
This year, we’re asking all our members to commit to their discipleship life through pledges of financial and service support. Your annual financial support deepens your discipleship commitment and helps us expand our missional impact inside and outside our walls. Additionally, your annual service pledge roots you to the life of our church in a very tangible way!
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 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist: Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Rita Clements.
The Word of God
Caverns
Opening Song: “Caverns” (standing, sung by all)
1.Come,
Ryan Flanigan (BMI),
And the heights of the hills are his, and the depths of the
seas are his, with his hands he has formed the whole wide world.
Written by Ryan Flanigan (BMI), © 2021 Ryan Flanigan Music (BMI), Common Hymnal Digital (BMI) (admin
by IntegratedRights.com); CCLI# 7183220
The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lesson (seated)
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22
Although our iniquities testify against us, act, O LORD, for your name’s sake; our apostasies indeed are many, and we have sinned against you. O hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler turning aside for the night? Why should you be like someone confused, like a mighty warrior who cannot give help? Yet you, O LORD, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; do not forsake us! Thus says the LORD concerning this people: Truly they have loved to wander, they have not restrained their feet; therefore the LORD does not accept them, now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins. ... Have you completely rejected Judah? Does your heart loathe Zion? Why have you struck us down so that there is no healing for us? We look for
peace, but find no good; for a time of healing, but there is terror instead. We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you. Do not spurn us, for your name’s sake; do not dishonor your glorious throne; remember and do not break your covenant with us. Can any idols of the nations bring rain? Or can the heavens g ive showers? Is it not you, O LORD our God? We set our hope on you, for it is you who do all this.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Goodness Of God
Sequence Song: “Goodness Of God” (standing, sung by all)
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing, said by all)
The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
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 VI (standing)
Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector In peace, we pray to you Lord God.
Lector For all people in their daily life and work;
People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Lector For Donald, our President; for Greg, our Governor; or Eric, our Mayor; and for this community, the nation, and the world;
People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Lector For the just and proper use of your creation;
People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Lector For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Lector For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Lector For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; George and Wayne, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers;
People For all who serve God in his Church.
Lector For those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and ___, and for the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
The People are invited to add their own intercessions silently or aloud.
Hear us Lord;
People For your mercy is great.
Lector We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;
The People are invited to add their own intercessions silently or aloud.
We will exalt you, O God our King;
People And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Lector We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
The People are invited to add their own intercessions silently or aloud.
Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; People Who put their trust in you.
Celebrant Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
The Peace (standing)
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Song: “Better Is One Day” (sung by the Contemporary band)
How lovely is Your dwelling place, Oh Lord Almighty
My soul longs and even faints for You
For here my heart is satisfied, within Your presence I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
One thing I ask, and I would seek, to see Your beauty, To find You in the place Your glory dwells
One thing I ask, and I would seek, to see Your beauty, To find You in the place Your glory dwells
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
(song continues on the next page)
Your gift empowers a church that worships deeply, serves boldly, and forms faithful lives. Give generously. Live fully.
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
My heart and flesh cry out, For You the living God
Your Spirit’s water for my soul
I ’ve tasted and I’ve seen, Come once again to me. I will draw near to You. I will draw near to You
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Words and music by Matt Redman © 1995 Thankyou MusicFor use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 1718120
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:
Justin Brooks | Tiffany Brooks © 2006 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP) CCLI License # 1718120
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.”
Music and arrangement by Justin and Tiffany Brooks (c) 2006 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)
Ho ly, ho ly, ho ly Lord, God of pow er and might, - -
Lord.
Ho san na in the high est. -
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 on request; if you would like 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 come forward, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Remembrance
(The Communion Song)
Communion Song: “Remembrance (The Communion Song)” (sung by all)
Matt Maher | Matt Redman © 2009 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) spiritandsong.com (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI License # 1718120
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: Bridge and Chorus of “Caverns” (standing, sung by all)
38 formed the whole wide world.
The Dismissal (standing)
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41 He is our God, Bridge we are the peo ple of his land and the sheep of his hand. -
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Written by Ryan Flanigan (BMI), © 2021 Ryan Flanigan Music (BMI), Common Hymnal Digital (BMI) (admin by IntegratedRights.com); CCLI# 7183220
Parish Prayers of the People
As of October 15, 2025
He is our God, we are the peo ple of his land and the sheep of his hand. -
He is our God, we are the peo ple of his land and the sheep of his hand. -
53 Oh, that to day you would har ken to his voice! For the Lord is a Chorus 3 - -
58 great God; might y King ov er all gods. In his hands are the cav erns of the earth. - - -
James Albergo, John Aldridge, Rami Angir, Kathryn Anschutz, 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, Joel Forrest, Jean Fuller, Forest Germany, Curtis Green, 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, Velma Landry, Frank Lauinger, Kenneth Lindh, Maggie Little, Tom Luce, Celia Smith McGrath, Sarah Margaret Mannes, Dimitri Margetis, Maisie Evans Marsau, Michael Matamoros, Janie Meyer, Mark Monfrey, John Morelock, Jim Morris, Heather Nemec, Bob Paddock, Jerry Lee Price, Paul Rodgers, Gerry Roberts, Celso Rocha, Arden Showalter, Brad Smith, Chandler Wade Smith, Dianne Smith, Rene Somodevilla, Fadey Suleiman, Byrd Teague, John Wieden, Jack Winlow, Mary Wolf , Hannah Wood
68 seas are his, with his hands he has formed the whole wide world.
63 And the heights of the hills are his, and the depths of the
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. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE # M - 402151. depths
OCT 26
7:30 AM
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM Education for Children and Youth
10:10 AM Fall Parish Meeting Church
11 AM Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
sunday at Saint Michael
TODAY: Children and Youth classes will meet in their designated rooms in the Education Building (see below). Adults will attend the Fall Parish Meeting.
Youth
Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A
Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center
High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B
Children
Godly Play: PreK – 1st Grade (Ages 3 – 7)
PreK (Room 213) | Kindergarten (Room 211) | 1st Grade (Room 208)
One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade | Room 209
Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade | Room 207
NEXT WEEK: Adult Education Classes Resume November 2.
Adults
Bible | A Holy Hope
Room 203 | Led by the Rev. David Faulkner
“A Holy Hope” encourages us with the biblical vision of Heaven and eternal life with Jesus by studying how the Early Church interpreted the Scriptures about the life of the world to come, in contrast to myths about the hereafter from popular culture.
Faith And Practice | The One Who Is
Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
How can we know anything about God? This series will explore questions like this, with the aim of demonstrating that the Christian understanding of God is one capable of satisfying the head and the heart.
Class For Parents | The Anxious Generation
Room 212 | Led by Erin Osborne
Saint Michael 101 | Spotlight: Children, Youth, and Families
Room 200 | Led by Meghan Houk, Director of Children and Family Ministry & Samuel Moore, Director of Youth Ministry
Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through the Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.
Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners:
Julie and Mike Allen
John Andrlik
Greg and Dee Ann Anigian
Ginger Baden
Mary and George Baldwin
Bill Bancroft
Joan and Jim Barklow
Susan and Bill Barnett
Susan Barnicoat
Kay Barry
Steve Beckham
Christy Bednar
Steve Black
Kalita Blessing
Laura and Dan Boeckman
Susan Boldrick
Matt Bomberger
Allison Bovard
Jim Bovard
Ken and Rachel Brannon
Adele Broughton
Bart Brown
Pamela Busbee
Louise Caldwell
Lauren Callon
Lynne and Bob Campbell
Edna and Mark Cannata
Merrilee and Michael Cate
Rachel and Aaron Cathey
Betsy and Jim Chambers
Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut
Kendall And Craig Clark
Garland and Mike Cohlmia
Anne Coke
Judy Cole
Autumn and Michael Collins
Leslie Conant
Katy and Michael Cosby
Harriet and Ralph Cousins
Ann Marie Cowdrey
Debra and Michael Decker
Janet and Lee Dettra
Ann and Bob Dyer
Debra and Thomas Erickson
Denise Fenton
Debbie and David Fosdick
Kathryn Francis
Bonita Frederick
Ruthie Garrett
Pamela Germany
Dare and Dale Gillette
Mimi and Pax Glenn
Lou Harlas and Gayla Kading
Jan Hart Black
Judy and Joe Hawley
Lisa Hays
Joannie and Chuck Hensley
Sarah Hobbs
Carol and John Holden
Barbara H. Hollis
Vincent James
Jane and Pat Jenevein
Kathy and Patrick Jenevein
Susan and Gene Johnson
Bonnie and James Jones
Carolyn and Pete Joost
Dawn and Lewis Kinard
Cynthia L. Lane
Julie Springer-Larimore and David Larimore
Kathleen and Frank Lauinger
Anne Coke Long
Pam and Tom Luce
Prudence and John Mackintosh
Sissey and Mike Massad
Jane and Ray McGowen
Mary Ruth McKenney
Barbara Kennard and Brady Millican
Ann Mills
Minda and Gary Moor
Pat and Don Moore
Dawn and Allan Morrill
Byron Neuhoff
Diana and Geoff Newton
Naomi Nganga
Hank Nichols
Katherine and Bob Penn
Callie and Malcolm Petersen
William Power
Pat and Claude Prestidge
Dianne and Hervey Priddy
J. and Elizabeth Puckett
Lutetia S. Raley
Ann and Jim Rogers
Sandy and James Saalfield
Mardie and Alan Schoellkopf
Cathy and Tom Schulz
Chris and Sally Schupp
Carolyn and Jack Sears
Sara Shanley
Linda and Ellis Skinner
Joan L. Stansbury
Carolyn Swann
Tony Tacito
Ann and Rob Taylor
Madalyn Teal
Heath and Julianne Terry
Cinda Phares Thoma
Dixey Thornton
Arthur Tribble
Sue Tritschler
Jo Tuck
Tesa and Malcolm Turner
Stephanie and Wess Tydlaska
Diane and Dick Urquhart
Mary Lee and Robert Virden
Tish and Matthew Visinsky
Kathy and Gary Wall
Kathleen and Jay Wallace
Mary and Matt Waller
Diana and Charles Waring
Pam Watkins
CiCi and Giffen Weinmann
Nancy and Ben West
Kay and Leo Whelan
Paige Wilbur
Elizabeth Williams
Kelly Wilson
Nancy Wilson
Sherry and Robert Wilson
Mary Witherow
Nancy and David Woodall
*as of 10/16/2025
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