The Second Sunday of Easter

The Second Sunday of Easter

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania April 24, 2022 10:00 A.M.

Gathering In Joy Prelude: Sinfonia, Chorale and Variation from Easter Cantata No. 4 Opening Hymn: 192, This joyful Eastertide

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J. S. Bach

The Opening Acclamation Presider: Alleluia. Christ is risen!

People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

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Hymn of Praise: WLP 880: Christ our Passover Collect for Purity 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 Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Presider says to the people The Lord be with you.

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

People: And also with you.

Presider: Let us pray.

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Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Listening for God’s Word The First Reading - Acts 5:27-32 When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man's blood on us." But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 150 Laudate Dominum

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1 Hallelujah!

Praise God in his holy temple; praise him in the firmament of his power.

2 Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him for his excellent greatness.

3 Praise him with the blast of the ram's-horn; praise him with lyre and harp.

4 Praise him with timbrel and dance; praise him with strings and pipe.

5 Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with loud-clanging cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Hallelujah!

The New Testament - Revelation 1:4-8 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be.

Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Hymn: 209, We walk by faith, and not by sight

The Gospel – John 20: 19-31 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."

A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them.

Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe."

Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Rev. Laura Palmer

The Nicene Creed

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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.

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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

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 Anglican Church of Papua, New Guinea. In our companion Diocese of Guatemala, we pray for Saint Alban, The Rev. Presbitera Neil Mansilla. In our own Diocese, we pray for the Daughters of the King. 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.

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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.

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, 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.

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

People: And also with you.

Celebrating Holy Communion The Offertory: The Call from Five Mystical Songs

Ralph Vaughan Williams Tim Flaherty, bass

Presentation Hymn: 328, Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord

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The Great Thanksgiving

from Enriching Our Worship

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:

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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 you 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.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer

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Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for 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.

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Fraction Anthem: WLP 875, Be known to us Lord Jesus

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.

The Communion of the People Communion Music: We Shall Rise Again 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.

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David Cherwien

Sending Out The Blessing Closing Hymn: 199, Come, ye faithful, raise the strain (on following page) Birthday & Anniversary Prayer BCP 830 O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace; and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements The Dismissal Presider: Let us go forth in the name of the Risen Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Postlude: Prelude in Classic Style

Gordon Young

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Closing Hymn: 199, Come, ye faithful, raise the strain

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Worship Ministers Presider: The Rev. Barbara Ballenger Preacher: The Rev. Laura Palmer Acolytes: Eamon Ivory, Harrison Reazor Lector: Julie Rece Intercessor: Nancy Reazor Vestry Steward: Dan Kelly Counter: Jeanne Robson Altar Guild: Wendy Hartung Ushers: Bill Bacon, Darrin Reazor Eucharistic Minister: Rick DeKalb Choir Director: Tim Flaherty Organist: Kathy Flaherty Tech Team: PJ Linke, Mike Levin Special thanks to Tim Flaherty who was our soloist this morning.

The cover image is “Appearances of Jesus Christ” by Andrei Mironov.

Creativc Commons, used with permission.

Hymn permission by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

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

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