The Fifth Sunday in Lent-3.17.24

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania March 17, 2024 10:00 A.M. Please note: During the service you will be prompted to use the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP), which can be found in your pew.

Gathering In Joy Prelude: Above All Opening Hymn: God Of The Women God Of the Women SLANE 10.10.9.10 ("Be Thou My Vision") God of the women who answered your call, Trusting your promises, giving their all, Women like Sarah and Hannah and Ruth — Give us their courage to live in your truth.

God of the women who walked Jesus' Way, Giving their resources, learning to pray, Mary, Joanna, Susanna, and more — May we give freely as they did before.

LeBlanc & Baloche

God of the women long put to the test, Left out of stories, forgotten, oppressed, Quietly asking: "Who smiled at my birth?" — In Jesus' dying you show us our worth.

God of the women who ran from the tomb, Prayed with the others in that upper room, Then felt your Spirit on Pentecost Day — May we so gladly proclaim you today.

O God of Phoebe and ministers all, May we be joyful in answering your call.

Give us the strength of your Spirit so near That we may share in your ministry here.

The Opening Acclamation

BCP 355

Presider: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.

People: His mercy endures forever.

Presider: Holy God Holy and Mighty Holy Immortal One People: Have mercy upon us.

Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Let us pray.

Collect of the Day Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 51:1-13 (Please read together from the Book of common Prayer BCP 656 The Epistle -Hebrews 5:5-10 Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Hymn: The Hymnal of 1982 #474, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross The Gospel Reading – John 12:20-33 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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.

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

The Sermon

The Rev. Barbara Ballenger

The Nicene Creed (please use the Book of Common Prayer on page 358) The Prayers of the People, Form I

BCP 383

The response to “let us pray to the Lord” is “Lord have mercy. “

Presider: Loving God, we offer you our prayers, some in words, others written in our hearts. Break open our hearts, hear our prayers and continue to give us your light, Christ Jesus, this day and forever. Amen.

The Confession and Absolution

BCP 360

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Presider and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Presider concludes Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace Please greet other members of the congregation with a sign of peace.

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

People: And also with you.

Celebrating Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: What Wondrous Love

Southern Harmony St. Peter’s Bell Choir Presentation Hymn: Lift Every Voice and Sing #124, Give Me A Clean Heart

The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer A 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 God thanks and praise.

BCP 361

The Presider 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: Sanctus: Lift Every Voice and Sing II #255, Holy, Holy, Holy (books not available in the pew)

The Presider 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….

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Presider and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

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 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.

BCP 364

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: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast.

Fraction Anthem: Lift Every Voice and Sing II #270, Lamb of God (books not available in the pew)

The Presider continues The Gifts of God for the People of God. The Communion of the People

Communion Music: It Causes Me to Tremble

Joel Raney St. Peter’s Choir

The Post-Communion Prayer Priest 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 Out The Blessing Eucharistic Visitor Commissioning (occasional) Presider: In the name of the congregation of St. Peter's, we send you forth bearing the gift of Holy Communion…

All: We who are many are one body, because we all share in one bread and one cup.

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 • Join our parish youth and teens in assembling sandwiches for St. Mark’s food ministry following worship.

• Soup is available for purchase following worship during coffee

hour. Special announcement by Suzanne Teleha.

• Special Announcement by Audrey Kipphut about the launch of

parish nametags on April 7.

• Special announcement by Mary Rivera.

Closing Hymn: Wonder, Love and Praise #757, Will You Come and Follow Me The Dismissal Presider: Let us go forth in the name of Christ People: Thanks be to God. Postlude: Psalm XIX

Benedetto Marcello

Worship Ministers Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Barbara Ballenger Acolytes: Harper Moore, Matthew Schmidt, Alex Stevers-Radtke Lectors: Bill Hower, Grayson Torpey Intercessor: Rick Pearce Vestry Steward: Meredith Flaherty Eucharistic Ministers: Charlie Hannum, Audrey Kipphut, Debbie Panebianco Ushers: Dave Kipphut, Maureen Schaeffer, Bob Smith, Jack Wilbur Counter: John Klarman Altar Guild: Wendy Hartung Fellowship: Bell Ringer: Bill Bacon Organist & Choir Director: Carol Cei Bell Choir Director: Kathy Flaherty Tech Team: PJ Linke, Mike Levin, James Moore Vestry Debbie Dekalb: sojourner_44@yahoo.com Mark Evans: MarkCarverEvans@gmail.com Meredith Flaherty: merflah@aol.com Jeanné Hannum: jeannefhannum@aol.com Audrey Kipphut (People’s Warden): ajkipphut@verizon.net Amy Michener-Wall: adwall@hotmail.com

Dave Mosteller (Rector’s Warden): davemos2010@gmail.com John Olson: john.olson@villanova.edu Amy Neske: amyh120@yahoo.com Douglas Pneuma: douglas.pneuma@gmail.com Mike Reeve (Accounting Warden): mreeve1128@outlook.com Karen Sayer: karmaflower@gmail.com Grayson Torpey: gtorpey09@gmail.com Matt Torpey: mtorpey79@gmail.com Staff The Rev. Barbara Ballenger (Rector) stpeter654rector@gmail.com Charlese Freeman (Communications Administrator) stpeter654@gmail.com Tim Valera (Caretaker) timvalera@gmail.com Carol Cei (Organist and Choir Director) carol@carolcei.com Kathy Flaherty (Bell Choir Director) stpeter654music@gmail.com Tech Team: PJ Linke, Mike Levin, James Moore stpetertechteam@gmail.com Reprinted/ Podcast / Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE, License # A-719834. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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Holy Week Schedule

Use the QR code below to learn more about these Holy Week Programs on St. Peter’s web page.

Palm Sunday, March 24

Service will be a choral Eucharist starting outside (weather permitting) with the blessing and procession of palm branches at 10 a.m.

Self-Guided Stations of the Cross, March 24 through March 30 Starting March 24 and continuing through Holy Week, a self-guided booklet on the Stations of the Cross will be available in the church. The guide is based on ten images from Kathrin Burlesch's The Soul's Journey: An Artist's Approach to the Stations of the Cross, prints of which will be in the window wells of the church.

Garden of Repose Plantings and flowers in the St. Philip-in-the-Fields chapel at St. Peter’s create a space for quiet, personal contemplation during the three days leading up to Easter.

• Opens Thursday, March 28 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Friday, March 29 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• The garden will be disassembled on Saturday morning.

Maundy Thursday, March 28 Agape Meal at 6 p.m. -- A simple supper of soup and bread, along with traditional prayers over the food and sharing of Scripture will precede the Service. RSVP and let us know what you're bringing here.

Maundy Thursday Service at 7:15 p.m. -- A choral Eucharist including foot washing and the stripping of the altar.

Good Friday, March 29 Good Friday Tenebrae Service at 7p.m. As the church slowly dims to darkness, contemplate through Scripture, music, prayers, and silence the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Holy Saturday, March 30 The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Whitemarsh, 7020 Camp Hill Rd. Fort Washington, PA. This service invites our siblings in Christ from parishes throughout the deanery for the first celebration of Easter. There will be a combined choir, with rehearsal beginning at 6 p.m. Immediately following the

service, a reception will be held in MacColl Auditorium.

Easter Sunday, March 31 Easter service at St. Peter’s at 10 a.m. Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with this joyful choral Eucharist, followed by a Brunch in the parish hall and an Easter Egg hunt in the courtyard.

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 65 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-4310 (215) 887-1765 E-mail: stpeter654@gmail.com Website: www.stpetersglenside.org