FROM THE RECTOR
Happy Easter season and welcome to Saint Michael! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. Please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite 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 Easter celebration continues today. In addition to worship on Sundays, I hope you’ll take advantage of the weekday meditations, available at saintmichael.org/smaapod, offered by our Saint Michael ministry leaders from now through May 26. The meditations are a wonderful way to anchor your life in God day to day.
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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“CARE FOR THE EARTH”
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FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
10 AM
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Class For Parents:
Raising Christ Centered Children
The Rev. Christian Basel Theater
The Great Prophets of the Bible
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Saint Michael Chapel
Following Christ in Deep Waters
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Godly Play
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6)
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Weaving God’s Promises
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What’s in the Bible?
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Choral Compline Church
This meditative service is aimed at concluding our weekend with reflection, calm, and peace. Consider bringing friends who don't regularly attend church. Join us for a reception immediately following the service.
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Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.
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Perhaps most widely known for his Symphonie Concertante for organ and orchestra, Joseph Jongen was a prominent Belgian organist and composer through the first half of the twentieth century. His “Chorale” for organ slowly builds intensity through beautiful, sonorous harmonies and a gradual crescendo as it approaches its conclusion.
The Third Sunday of Easter Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God
Hymn continues on the next page.
Prelude
Choral, Op. 37, No. 4 Joseph Jongen
Welcome
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
“Alleluia! sing to Jesus” Hyfrydol Hymn 460
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The Opening Acclamation & 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.
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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.
3 Gloria
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in excelsis (standing, sung by all) William Mathias Hymn S
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 Lesson Acts 2:14a, 36-41 (seated)
Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd … “Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 116:1, 10-17 (seated, chanted by the choir)
Charles H. H. Parry
I love the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow.
Then I called upon the Name of the LORD: * “O LORD, I pray you, save my life.”
How shall I repay the LORD * for all the good things he has done for me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the LORD.
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I will fulfill my vows to the LORD * in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the LORD * is the death of his servants.
O LORD, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid;you have freed me from my bonds.
I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the LORD.
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD * in the presence of all his people, In the courts of the LORD’S house, * in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)
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Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
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.
The Gospel Luke
24:13-35
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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.
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.
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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 Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael, 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 Joe, 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.
Parish Prayers of the People as of April 13, 2023
Ruth Andrade, Kathryn Anschutz, Norton Baker, Tommie Beckwith, Barbara Hart Bell, John Bell, Sharin Berg, Len Bourland, Madelyn Brinkley, Suzanne Buhrer, Paul Chancelor, Ann Colocouses, Randy Davis, David DeKnock, Richard DeKnock, Nanette Fitz, Larry Florer, Cynthia Gayden, Rich Grip, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Melissa Harrison, Josh Hight, Cynthia Jensen, Samuel Joseph, Jeff Kunzler, Shari Furrh-Lanham, Bettina Lang, Steve McCandless, Patricia McClendon, Christine McDonough, Samuel Masih, Hart Mason, Diego Moreno, Heather Nemec, Bob Paddock, Charles Peeler, Patricia Plettner, Alex Powell, Sharon Richards, Rosemary Richards, Ron Rosa, Edward Rowley, Jonathan Sanders, Dorinda Scobee, Harrison Seveney, Mike Smith, Janet & Ralph Stafford, Jane Stringer, Byrd Teague, Diane Teagarden, Brooks Sanders Tubb, Valerie Guenther Unger, Katie West, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley
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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“Cantate Domino” demonstrates Monteverdi’s mastery of the burgeoning style of highly rhythmic, madrigal-like motet composition that was becoming popular in the 17th century. Monteverdi, maestro di cappella at the Basilica of San Marco in Venice, like his predecessors, was highly interested in continuing to develop new ways of writing music which featured increased and varying degrees of harmonic and rhythmic interest into both sacred and secular music.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthems (sung by Saint Michael Choristers and Staff Singers)
Cantate Domino Claudio Monteverdi
Cantate Domino canticum novum, Cantate et benedicite nomini ejus: Quia mirabilia fecit. Cantate et exultate et psallite in cythara et voce psalmi: Quia mirabilia fecit.
Sing to the Lord a new song, Sing and give praise to his name: for he has done marvellous deeds. Sing and exult and praise. in songs with the harp and the voice: for he has done marvellous deeds.
- Psalm 97:1,4b,5b and Psalm 95:2a
Charles Wood studied with Stanford at the Royal College of Music in London: he would himself become a Professor of Music there, where his pupils would include Ralph Vaughan Williams and Herbert Howells. Wood only started composing music for the church in his later years, but it is for this repertoire that he is primarily remembered today; his popular harmonization of the Dutch tune Hoe groot de vrugten zijn (from David’s Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1685) is usually sung to the text “This Joyful Eastertide” by the Anglican priest George Ratcliffe Woodward.
This joyful Eastertide
Charles Wood
This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the crucified, hath sprung to life this morrow. Had Christ, that once was slain, ne’er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain—but now is Christ arisen!
My flesh in hope shall rest, and for a season slumber: Till trump from east to west shall wake the dead in number.
Death’s flood hath lost its chill, since Jesus crossed the river: Lover of souls, from ill my passing soul deliver.
- George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848–1934)
The Peace (standing)
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Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“Alleluia, hearts and voices heavenward raise” Abbot’s Leigh
Christ, the King of glo ry, - now is ri sen - from the dead
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift 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.
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) William Matthias Hymn S 128
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.
Hymn continues on the next page.
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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.
Please stand 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.
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.
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
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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.
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 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.
Fraction Anthem (sung by all) David Hurd Hymn S 154
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Communion Hymn (sung by all)
risen Lord, and deign to be our guest” Rosedale Hymn 305 13
“Come,
Communion Hymn (sung by all)
“My God, thy table now is spread” Rockingham Hymn 321
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)
Minister Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
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From The Hymnal 1982, © 1985 the Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY. and the estate of John B. Geyer
The theme of this fugue is notable for its use of repeating notes, calling to mind styles of orchestral music of the time and suggesting that the piece was written during Bach’s time working in the court at Weimar. The contrapuntally intense work comes to a conclusion with Bach weaving and mixing different parts of the subject within various voices and at different times.
Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.
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.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
“We know that Christ is raised” Engelberg
Hymn 296
Postlude
Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 Johann Sebastian Bach
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