Taizé Eucharist The Fifth Sunday in Lent
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania March 21, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.
Welcome Remarks Chant #52, Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come, Holy Spirit) sing in Latin
Chant #17, In the Lord I'll be ever thankful
Prayer of the Day Listening for God’s Word The First Reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt - a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. 2
Psalm 51:1-13 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; in your great compassion blot out my offenses. 2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight. 5 And so you are justified when you speak and upright in your judgment. 6 Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, a sinner from my mother's womb. 7 For behold, you look for truth deep within me, and will make me understand wisdom secretly. 8 Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; wash me, and I shall be clean indeed. 9 Make me hear of joy and gladness, that the body you have broken may rejoice. 10 Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. 11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 12 Cast me not away from your presence and take not your holy Spirit from me. 13 Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.
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Chant #9, Lord Jesus Christ
The Gospel - John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. “Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say - ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. Silence - about 5 minutes “Three times each day, everything stops on the hill of Taizé: the work, the Bible studies, the small-group discussions. The bells call everyone to the church for prayer. Hundreds, sometimes thousands of young adults from many different countries across the world pray and sing with the brothers of the community. Short songs sung over and over again that, in a few words, express a basic reality, quickly grasped by the mind. Then the Bible is read in several languages. At the center of every prayer service, a long moment of silence offers an irreplaceable opportunity to encounter God.” (- one of the Taizé brothers).
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During our silence here, you are invited to experience God in a new way. If you are struggling with what to do, read the leaflet, think about the readings, recall the words of the chants. Allow yourself to be still. Step into that unfamiliar place, and listen for the holy. There is no right or wrong way; simply enter with an open heart. Chant #50, Nada te Turbe (sing in Spanish or English) Translation: Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. Those who seek God shall never go wanting. Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. God alone fills us.
Nicene Creed BCP 358 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. 5
Prayers of the People The prayers are from Prayer for Each Day by the Brothers of the Taizé Community. Please respond to each intercession below by singing the Kyrie. Chant #89, Kyrie
O Christ, by remaining faithful till death, you show us the road to greater love. ~ Kyrie O Christ, by taking the burden of sin upon yourself, you reveal to us the way of generosity. ~Kyrie O Christ, by praying for those who crucified you, you lead us to forgive without counting the cost. ~Kyrie O Christ, by opening paradise to the repentant thief, you awaken hope in us. ~Kyrie O Christ, come and help our weak faith. ~Kyrie O Christ, create a pure heart in us; renew and strengthen our spirit. ~Kyrie O Christ, your Word is near, may it live within us and protect us always. ~Kyrie At this time you may offer aloud your own intercessions. We will end each one by singing Kyrie. The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
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Celebrating Holy Communion The Presentation: Chant #125, The Kingdom of God
The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer A 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.
BCP 361
The Celebrant continues 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: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Then the Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
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He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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 forever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer
BCP 364
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.
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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. Fraction Anthem: Chant #114, Agnus Dei
Communion of the People Chant #128, Eat This Bread
The Post-Communion Prayer during a Time of Separation Celebrant and people together Lord of the Feast, we thank you for gathering us as your people. We call to remembrance the many times we have been fed at your table and we lament our distance now. Be present Lord Jesus as you were present with your disciples, be known to us in the breaking of the bread, and may your Holy Spirit sustain us and all your Church until we can gather together again. We ask this for the sake of your love. Amen.
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Sending Out The Solemn Prayer Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this your people; that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know you more fully, and to serve you with a more perfect will; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer Around the Cross While those in the sanctuary are praying by the cross, singing and lighting candles, you at home are invited to lay down your burdens in silent prayer. Chant #15, Ubi Caritas (sing in Latin) Translation: Where there is charity and love, God is found.
Chant #2 Wait for the Lord
Dismissal: The people respond, Thanks be to God.
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Taizè Prayer Our prayer today is patterned after the Taizé community in France. There, at the heart of community prayer (we call it worship), pilgrims engage in the experience before even knowing what to expect. We want you to share that same experience.
The Chants of Taizé reflect the many languages of the pilgrims who travel to
the Taizé Community in France. When the language we’ve chosen for our service (noted in parentheses) is not the primary one, look for it below. The many translations remind us we are connected in faith with others around the world. On Silence When we try to express communion with God in words, we rapidly reach the end of our capacities. But in the depths of our being, Christ is praying, far more than we imagine. Compared with the immensity of that hidden prayer of Christ in us, our explicit praying dwindles to almost nothing. That is why silence is so essential in discovering the heart of prayer. Although God never stops trying to communicate with us, God never wants to impose anything on us. Often God’s voice comes in a whisper, in a breath of silence. Remaining in silence in God’s presence, open to the Spirit, is already prayer. It is not a matter of trying to obtain inner silence at all costs by following some method that creates a kind of emptiness within. The important thing is a childlike attitude of trust by which we will allow Christ to pray within us silently, and then one day we will discover that the depths of our being are inhabited by a Presence. From Songs and Prayers from Taizé
Holy Week at St. Peter’s March 28 – April 4, 2021 Palm Sunday: 10 a.m. It begins with Liturgy of the Palms on the front lawn of the church. The Passion Gospel reading and Holy Eucharist follow in the sanctuary. This portion will be live-streamed. Monday & Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. Live-streaming Evening Prayer Services. 11
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Healing Service through the Zoom platform. 5:30 p.m. Live-streaming Evening Prayer Service. Maundy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Meal and Service: We will gather around our own dinner tables, share in a simple meal and participate in this service. If you would like to enjoy Daniel Richards' soup as part of your meal, you can pick up pints for you and your family in the church kitchen, Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Please sign up for soup HERE A special hand-washing ritual will take the place of the foot-washing, an agape feast, Holy Communion and a video-taped Stripping of the Altar. We will use the Zoom platform and it will also be live-streamed. Garden of Repose: Thursday evening through Friday evening Again we are offering an opportunity to experience those last hours of Jesus’ earthy life in the Garden of Repose in our chapel. Adorned with flowers and candles, the chapel will be open until midnight on Maundy Thursday and from 6 a.m. until after the Tenebrae service on Good Friday. The Garden of Repose is designed to bring us closer to the experience of the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus invited his most trusted disciples to “watch with him and pray.” Please come and pray, light candles, sit in silence and in the beauty of the garden and wait as Jesus had asked his disciples to do with him on his last earthly night. Good Friday: Tenebrae Service: 7:30 p.m. Live-streamed Service of Shadows in the sanctuary. Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Live-streaming Festive Holy Eucharist. The service will conclude with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Easter Egg event: TBD Drive-thru Easter Blessings: Revd. Emily and Revd. Laura will be offering special Holy Water Blessings immediately following the service in the church parking lot.
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