2026-05-02 FSJ Day

E ASTER AT THE M ONASTERY

The Feast of Saint John the Evangelist, the Beloved Disciple Holy Eucharist and Reception of New Members to the Fellowship of Saint John Saturday, May 2, 2026

THE SOCIETY OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST 980 Memorial Drive  Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138  617.876.3037  www.SSJE.org

Prelude

Arioso from “St. John’s Suite”

Michael Bedford

Entrance Hymn

Praise God for John, evangelist

Hymnal 245 (adapted)

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Opening Acclamation Presider

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Collect for Purity Presider

Almighty God,

People

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.

Vidi aquam Hymn of Praise

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sung by the Schola as the People are sprinkled with baptismal waters Glory to God in the highest

Setting: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942)

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Collect of the Day Presider

Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus drew the Beloved Disciple into deep intimacy with himself, and gave him grace to believe at once in his resurrection from the dead: Grant that we, who bear the name of John may ever be Christ’s friends and witnesses, that through us also many may come to believe that Jesus is the Son of God; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, in glory everlasting.

People

Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading

Isaiah 44:1-8

Gradual: Psalm 92:1–2, 11–14

BCP, p. 720

Second Reading

1 John 5:1-13

The Holy Gospel

John 20:1-9

Sermon

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The Apostles’ Creed Presider People

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

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.

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. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

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Reception of New Members into the Fellowship of Saint John Presider

We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us—we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

(1 John 1:1-3, NRSV)

Presenter

I present to you N. to be received as members of the Fellowship of Saint John.

Presider

Members of the Fellowship look to the Society of Saint John the Evangelist for encouragement and inspiration in the following of our Lord Jesus Christ, and seek to abide in him by living an ordered life of prayer and service in fellowship with us.

Do you desire to be received as a member of the Fellowship of Saint John?

Candidates I do.

Presider

We promise to uphold you by our prayers and friendship. Will you pray for us and continually seek God’s grace to be faithful in keeping your rule of life?

Candidates I will.

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Presider

We receive you, N., as a member of the Fellowship of Saint John.

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Presider

Let us pray.

O God, the giver of all good gifts, we ask you to bless these crosses which your servants will wear as tokens of fellowship with the Society of Saint John the Evangelist, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Presider

Amen.

N., take this cross and wear it as a sign of the purity of heart with which you seek to abide in Christ as he abides in us.

Presider

Let us pray.

Almighty God, you give grace to the Church, the Body of Christ, to upbuild itself in love through the mutual service of those who have faith in him: Give the fullness of your blessing to the members of the Fellowship of Saint John, and enable us, by means of our fellowship with one another, to grow in freedom from the world of sin and to be more faithfully united to you in that holy love to which you call us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People

Amen.

Presider

The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you now and for ever.

People

Amen.

The Exchange of Peace

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THE HOLY COMMUNION The Collection of Gifts and Offerings Your financial gifts support the Brothers’ life and our ministry to many, here at our Monastery in Cambridge and at our rural Monastery, Emery House, in West Newbury, and others whom we reach electronically and in our travels on mission.

Offertory Hymn

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Sing of John, beloved disciple

Words: Carl P. Daw, Jr., © 1999 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Music: Rustington, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918)

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The Great Thanksgiving Sanctus

Setting: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942)

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The Lord’s Prayer

Hymnal S 148, alt.

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Fraction Anthem

Setting: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942)

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Invitation to Communion Presider People

Behold what you are.

May we become what we receive.

A Note about Holy Communion Please refrain from intinction (dipping the Bread into the Chalice). If you wish to abstain from receiving from the Chalice, remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received.

Please indicate to the Brother administering Bread at Holy Communion if you require a gluten-free Host.

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Post-Communion Hymn

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God is love, let heaven adore him

Hymnal 379

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Prayer after Communion Presider People

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth.

Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen

Easter Blessing and Dismissal

Postlude

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Gloria from “St. John’s Chapel”

Michael Calabris

We are excited to receive the following individuals today as members of the Fellowship of Saint John.

John Alvarez Chase Branham Justine Dunlap Sallie Craig Huber

Siddhardh (Sid) Morampudi Isaiah Ogren Angela Randad Adam Walker

Of your charity please pray for the members of the Fellowship of the Saint John who have departed this life since May of 2025

Edward W. Blessing Mary P. Chatfield Jean de Jong Andrew W. Foster III J. Clark Grew Larry Hofer Barbara Hughes Robert Johnson William T. Kendrick

Carol Kraft Richard B. Lampert John R. Meengs Elizabeth Orens Jeanne Paradise Hays H. Rockwell John D. Whittall Francis E. Williams

May they rest in Christ’s peace and rise in his glory, as they go from strength to strength in the life of perfect service in the heavenly kingdom.

 Br. Keith Nelson, Presider The Right Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Preacher Rev. Daphne Noyes, Deacon Mr. Carson Cooman, Monastery Organist 

Supplementary hymns are used by permission and licensed to be reprinted for this service by OneLicense.Net: #A-725463

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