Easter Sunday - 4.17.2022

Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist, Rite II

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania April 17, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.

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A Word of Welcome Even now, in this time of ongoing uncertainty, the Gospel is unchanged. In our worship today we celebrate the Resurrection - Christ has died for us, and God has raised him in newness of life. In our baptism we are reminded that we all belong to God and continue to be raised with Christ to a life of grace, goodness and wholeness.

We gather in-person and by live stream in thanksgiving and praise: to hear and reflect on God’s holy word, to lift our concerns and joys in prayer, to reaffirm our baptismal promises, and to share in the spiritual gift of renewal and strength found in Holy Communion. Thank you for being with us on this festive occasion!

May you find in this gathering the assurance that God is even now raising us all to new life.

Welcome to St. Peter’s!

Please wear your mask throughout the service.

Please continue to use COVID-safe practices throughout our time together.

The restrooms in the chapel hallway are available for use during the service. Thank you.

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Gathering in Joy Prelude: Ye Sons and Daughters of the King Processional Hymn: 175, Hail thee, festival day

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Francois Dandrieu

The Opening Acclamation Presider: People:

Said three times

BCP 355

Alleluia. Christ is risen!

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Flowering of the Cross All are invited to come forward and decorate the wooden cross with the flowers we have available.

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Hymn 179, Welcome, happy morning

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Hymn of Praise: WLP 880, Christ our Passover

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The Collect of the Day BCP 222 Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Let us pray.

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Listening for God’s Word The First Reading - Isaiah 65: 17-25 I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.

But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight.

I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress.

No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed.

They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.

They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord-and their descendants as well.

Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.

The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent-- its food shall be dust!

They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures for ever.

Let Israel now proclaim, "His mercy endures for ever."

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The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.

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There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous: 15

"The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!"

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I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

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The Lord has punished me sorely, but he did not hand me over to death.

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Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord.

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"This is the gate of the Lord; he who is righteous may enter."

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I will give thanks to you, for you answered me and have become my salvation.

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The same stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.

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This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

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On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

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BCP 760

The Epistle -- 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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Gospel Hymn: 180, He is risen, he is risen (vv. 1-2 before Gospel, vv.3-4 after)

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The Gospel Reading - John 20:1-18 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, `I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

The Gospel of the Lord. Response: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Rev. Barbara Ballenger

Invitation to Renew our Baptismal Promises Presider: Through the Paschal mystery, dear friends, we are buried with Christ

by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to newness of life. I call upon you, therefore, now that our Lenten observance is ended, to renew the solemn promises and vows of Holy Baptism, by which we once renounced Satan and all his works, and promised to serve God faithfully in his holy Catholic Church.

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The Renewal of the Baptismal Covenant Presider: People: Presider: People: Presider: People:

Presider: People: Presider: People: Presider: People: Presider: People: Presider: People: Presider: People:

Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

I do.

Do you believe in God the Father?

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

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

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.

Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God's help.

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

I will, with God's help.

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will, with God's help.

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

I will, with God's help.

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God's help.

The Presider concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows: May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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The Sprinkling Rite The congregation is blessed with holy water from the font in recollection of our rebirth and renewal in baptism.

Musical Offering: Easter Joy

John A. Behnke St. Peter’s Bell Choir

The Prayers of the People

adapted from Glimpses of Glory

Intercessor: Alleluia to our God, who has given us life eternal.

O Lord, may we and the whole church rejoice in your victory, let us proclaim the Good News that death is defeated by the mercy of God. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Church of Pakistan (United). Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. In our companion Diocese of Guatemala, we pray for San Jose, Villa Nueva, Rev. Diacono Rodolfo Saavedra. In our own Diocese, we pray for the Convention Arrangement Committee. May we reflect your glory and the power of your resurrection.

Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: We pray for all who are struggling for peace, all who are longing for new hope and new life, especially for the people of Ukraine and all countries in violent conflict. We pray for all who are seeking to rebuild communities and lives, all who are bringing new life and courage in their own neighborhoods and communities.

Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: Lord of all, we give you thanks for all of creation. Make us good stewards of the earth and its resources, that all may share in its bounty for years to come. As members of your creation, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: Let the power of the resurrection be known in our neighborhoods and in our homes: in you, risen Lord, may relationships be strengthened and restored; may hurts be healed and well-being restored. In all the vows and promises we make, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

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Intercessor: We pray for all people in pain and distress, who walk in darkness, that they may find hope in you. We remember all on our parish prayer list, especially, Douglas, Morgan, Ed, Elsie, Nicky, Jim, Lillian, Pat, Karen, Bob, Art, Mary, Barbara, Linda, Ruth, Sherry, those who have Covid, and for all we name now … entrusting them to you, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: We remember all who have lost loved ones, all who are deeply bereaved and in great sorrow. We pray for all who have died from Covid, all who are remembered with flowers this Eastertide , including our loved ones departed…. May we trust that they rejoice where sorrow and pain are no more.

For eternal life, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: Let our awareness of all the gifts and blessings you bestow make us a people of praise and thanksgiving. For family, friends, and for the gifts we name now … we give you thanks, O God. In our gratitude, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

The Presider ends with this prayer In you is our hope, O Christ, who died and now is risen, and lives with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Peace Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrating Holy Communion The Offertory We offer to God gifts of bread and wine as fruits of our labor and the gift of money representing our lives offered for God’s service. As is our tradition at St. Peter’s, a portion of the Easter offering supports our parish's ministries and a portion supports a ministry beyond the walls of our church. This year we are dedicating the latter portion to the ministry of Episcopal Relief and Development’s fund to assist Ukraine.

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The Offertory: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Eugene Butler St. Peter’s Choir, Dawn Webster, trumpet

The Presentation Hymn: 174, At the Lamb’s high feast we sing

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The Great Thanksgiving Enriching Our Worship Prayer 3 Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Presider: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God…. And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy: Sanctus: S-128, Holy, holy, holy Lord

William Mathias

The Presider continues Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent…

And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: 18

Presider and People Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

The Presider continues Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. …Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. Blessed are you now and for ever.

Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer 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 The Presider breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept.

Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Communion of the People Communion Music: Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary

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Fisk of Gloucester Tim Flaherty, bass

The Post-Communion Prayer Presider and people together 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.

Sending Forth The Easter Blessing The Closing Hymn: 207, Jesus Christ is risen today (found on page 21) Recessional Announcements The Dismissal Presider: Let us go forth in the name of the Risen Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Choral Postlude: Hallelujah! from Messiah

George F. Handel

Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth!

The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ.

And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings, and Lord of lords!

Hallelujah!

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The Closing Hymn: 207, Jesus Christ is risen today

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The flowers this Easter have been given to the glory of God and… in loving memory of Amy Ironside and Sister Mary Willard Reagan by Nancy Ironside; in memory of family and friends by Jeanne Robson; in memory of Thom Clinefelter and Esra Wallace by Connie Clinefelter; in memory of departed member of the Murphy and Flaherty families by Kathy and Tim Flaherty; in thanksgiving for the lives of John, Kevin, and Frank by Linda Toia; in memory of loved ones by Shirley Smith; in memory of Bruce, Richard, and all loved ones by Barb Sibley; in memory of Tom Sayer, Betty Sayer, Leanne Sayer, Lillian & Thomas Sayer, Carl Coller, Herb Kemp and Brendan Mailey by Michael Sayer; in thanksgiving for the lives of Bob McGrory, his brother George McGrory and their cousin James Bogle by Carolyn McGrory; in memory of Joe & Cass Slobodzian and Charlie & Margaret Kress by Cathy & Ken Kress; in memory of loved ones by Bruce Fabijonas & Stephanie Jarema.

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Announcements A Special Thank You: is extended to all our incredible staff: The Rev. Laura Palmer, Kathy & Tim Flaherty, Jeanné F. Hannum, Tim Valera and Joe Mitros who have worked throughout this week and this past year to keep us connected with one another both spiritually and socially and to keep us safe. Thank you to our Bell Choir and Choir members, and to Dawn Webster, our trumpeter, and all worship ministers who helped to create such a meaningful week for us all. Finally, I am especially grateful to the work of our Tech team lead by Mike Levin and PJ Linke. Their ministry has been invaluable to us throughout the pandemic!

--With gratitude, Rev. Barb Please join us after the service for a reception in the Parish Hall. Special thanks to Helen Collins for providing the food for the reception and for organizing the Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter Eggstravagansa! The Easter Egg Hunt will be held after services today.

Easter Offering: It is our tradition that a portion of our Easter offering is given to a ministry beyond our walls. This year we will be giving to Episcopal Relief and Development’s fund to assist Ukraine.

Worship Ministers Presider: The Rev. Barbara Ballenger Assisting: The Rev. Laura Palmer Verger: Bob Hartung Acolytes: Alex Stevers-Radtke, John Ivory, Finn Ivory, Eamon Ivory Lectors: Bill Hower, Amy Neske Intercessor: Rob DeKalb Counter: Jeanne Robson Altar Guild: Karen Sayer, Rob DeKalb Ushers: Bill Bacon, Lisa Donahue, Anne Gibson, Dave Kipphut Choir Director: Tim Flaherty Organist & Bell Choir Director: Kathy Flaherty Trumpeter: Dawn Webster Cover Image is from the vault of the Spanish Chapel in the Dominican priory of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. Creator: Fr Lawrence Lew, OP Creative Commons, used by permission ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 654 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-4310 (215) 887-1765 E-mail: stpeter654@gmail.com Website: www.stpetersglenside.org 23