Easter Sunday - April 21, 2019

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Feast of the Resurrection

Holy Eucharist Rite II 

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April 21, 2019

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10:00am

The Liturgy of the Word Prelude

Allegro Con Spirito

Johann Hummel

(Joseph Mushenhein, trumpet)

Opening Hymn

Jesus Christ is Risen Today

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Hymnal 1982 #207

Opening Statement Celebrant:

People:

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Welcome Collect of the Day Celebrant:

People:

Celebrant:

God be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Lord of the dawn, revealed to women of courage and men of doubt: take us from the empty places where death holds power to the rising of your love as light for all the world; in Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life.

Amen.

(Please be seated for the Readings.)

FIRST READING Reader:

ACTS 10:34-43 A reading from the Book of Acts.

Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

Reader:

People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

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THE PSALM

Psalm 118

Music by Robert W. Parker

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.

Let Israel now proclaim, "His mercy endures forever."

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

There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD has triumphed!

The right hand of the LORD is exalted!

The right hand of the LORD has triumphed!"

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has punished me sorely, but he did not hand me over to death.

Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD. "This is the gate of the LORD; he who is righteous may enter."

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

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

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

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

SECOND READING Reader:

1 CORINTHIANS 15:19-26

A Reading from First Corinthians.

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.

Reader:

People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

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(Please stand as you are able as we prepare to hear the Gospel.)

Gradual

Imagine

John Lennon

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

THE GOSPEL Celebrant:

People:

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

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.

Celebrant:

People:

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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The Nicene Creed

The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.

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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.

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Prayers of the People Intercessor:

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People: Celebrant:

People:

Gathered at the empty tomb, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.

God of Easter gladness, invigorate us with the good news of freedom to choosing a path of love and new life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter rebirth, renew creation with rain, warmth, wonder and a creator’s love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter everywhere, charge and challenge leaders of all nations to be servants and peacemakers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter joy, surprise, amaze, and comfort all who seek healing.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter people, hear the prayers of this community on this and every day.

At this time, we invite your own prayers, silently or aloud. (silence) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter presence, protect those who serve and work in dangerous conditions at home and abroad. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter promises, invite us into the hope and joy of eternal life. We celebrate the life and witness of all the saints you have called by name. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your risen Son, Jesus the Christ, Amen.

The Peace Celebrant:

People:

The peace of the risen Christ be always with you!

And also with you!

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Liturgy of the Table Offertory

I Will Rise (Canterbury Choir & String Ensemble)

The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant:

People:

Celebrant:

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Chris Tomlin

Prayer A, BCP p. 361 (Inclusive Language)

God be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death, he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name;

Sanctus

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Celebrant: Holy and gracious God: 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 maker of all.

Jesus 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 Savior 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 Jesus 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: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s 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 Christ.

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 Jesus Christ our Savior. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.

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The Lord’s Prayer

The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 364

Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say: 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 Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant:

People:

Celebrant:

Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

Therefore, let us keep the feast, Alleluia!

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Invitation to Communion (Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)

We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

Need prayer for yourself or someone else? During Communion come to the prayer station in the back. Prayers may be requested for healing, medical procedures, safe travels, strength, patience and more. Blessings for birthdays, anniversaries and other events may also be requested.

All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, but no one is required; know that you are welcome and wanted just as you are.

Communion Music

Le Cygne (String Ensemble) 10

Camille Saint-Saëns

Communion Music Post Communion Prayer

Worthy is the Lamb & Amen (Canterbury Choir & Orchestra)

from Messiah G.F. Handel

(Please stand as you are able.)

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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 Savior. Amen.

Blessing Recessional Hymn

Thine is the Glory

Dismissal Celebrant:

People:

Let us go forth in the power of the Resurrection. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden Darrell Cousino, Junior Warden Greg Shumaker, Treasurer Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright Jill Hunt Donna Steppe

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant Amy Saylor, Seminarian Elizabeth Cousino, Special Projects Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton Copyright Info: All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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Trinity Pages #LOVE IS THE WAY! Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity!

Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us.

For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some church has become equated with feelings of hurt, rejection, or shame. We get all of that and believe that church can be different.

We hold in real tension the beauty of our tradition with Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions.

And we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big, Gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, we’d better be serious about being progressive, inclusive and creative.

We love our Episcopal tradition, but we love people from all walks of life even more. It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, outreach activity, class, meal and social time with humility, grace and laughter.

So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors.

May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each and all of us at the Table of love we set together week after week.

And may you never forget you are loved,

Lisa

TODAY (4/21)

Next Week (4/28)

10:00 Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Dave Beckwith Bob Meeker

10:00 Reader Guild: Amy Saylor Darrell Cousino Pat Squire

Chalice Guild: Jason Rahe Mary Wabeke

Chalice Guild: Mary Beroske TBD

Altar Guild: Karen & Kyle

Altar Guild: Amy & Keith Burris

Bread Guild: Becky & Lucy

Bread Guild: Kim Tucker-Gray

Greeter Guild: Bob Meeker

Greeter Guild: Sande & Stan Johnson

Hospitality Guild: Hospitality Guild: 9a Jolene, Donna, 9a Kim, Nancy, Sherre & Fritz Mike & Sherre 11:15a Donna & Jolene 11:15a Lucy & Denise

April Birthdays A Birthday Blessing On this echoing-day of your birth, may you open the gift of solitude in order to receive your soul; Enter the generosity of silence to hear your hidden heart…to be enfolded anew by the miracle of your being. (- John O’Donohue) 4/5 Elizabeth Cousino 4/21 Martha Young 4/5 Warnetta Walters 4/23 Jane Bueche 4/6 Jennifer Emerich 4/26 Jill Snyder 4/7 Lynzi Miller 4/27 Hugh Grefe 4/9 Karen Landis 4/27 John Abood 4/15 Doug Rahe 4/29 Derick Oyler, Jr. 4/16 Spencer Wilhelm 4/30 Beth Oyler 4/18 Wayne North 4/30 Nancy Hinds 4/19 Kristian Emerich

From Stan & Sande Johnson Hugh & Kyle Grefe Jolene Miller & Donna Steppe Keith Sparrow & Sue Smitley Chelsea Schumacher Su & Ian Elliot Mary Beroske Gary Franklin Marcia C. O’Connor Suzanne Beckert Wayne North Sue Szenderski Fritz & Susan Hany Chuck & Gail Abood Terry Kahler Lisa & Kim Tucker-Gray

In Honor or Memory Of Sarah and Em Corfman, and Beloved Family & Friends The Rev. & Mrs. Robert Grefe, and Ginny & Gene Bishop Susan Lowrey Parents, Sisters and Brothers, Granddaughter and great nieces Beverly Dunn & Norma Schumacher Eric & Heather and Paul & Terry Marie & Ray Johnston, Jayson Beroske, Jan & Larry Gardner Robert & Kathryn Franklin, Dr. Mayo & Rebecca Harris Pat O’Connor Helen & Harold Meek and Richard Meek Dr. Wayne & Grace North and Robert & Rae Halbach Arthur J. Cross Dr. Donald & Joan Loeffler and Mrs. Shirley Hany Alice & Charles Abood William & Betty Jean Kahler and Frances Mathews Svea Gray, Lu Pilgrim & their pride and joy, Ms. Taylor Tucker-Gray

Any portion of today’s offering that exceeds our budgeted allocation for our Easter appeal will go directly to our Ministry Partner, Open Table.

Open Table is Toledo's first initiative to support one of the community's most invisible and highest-risk groups of people; youth aging out of the foster care system. While limited services remain available at both the county and state levels, the fact is that emancipated foster alums are officially without family and the consistent, supportive relationships that healthy families offer.

Please consider making a generous donation today so we can do more for good and for God in the world, specifically through the work of Open Table.

TODAY Sunday 4/ 21, 11:15 – Coffee & Conversation- Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

Monday 4/22 – Trinity Offices and Next To New Closed- Trinity offices and Next To New Thrift Shop will be closed in observance of Easter Monday.

Reader’s Guild Every Sunday we need individuals to help read scripture and the prayers offered during the 10:00 worship service. The bulletin is posted to our website in prior to service so readers can prepare for their weekly reading. Schedules are posted 2 months in advance and newcomers are always welcomed. If you’re interested, please contact Pat Squire at patsquire@juno.com.

Chalice Guild Volunteers assist with offering the wine at communion every Sunday. Each member is trained on what to do and say as well as why communion is such an important part of our understanding of who we are as Christians and Episcopalians. If you’re interested, please contact Priest Lisa at lisa@trinitytoledo.org.

Altar Guild Every Sunday morning a member of this guild is responsible for setting out the vessels, linens, bread and wine to be used for worship. Each new member is paired with an experienced member to learn about this special ministry. Please contact Kyle Grefe at kagrefe@gmail.com if you are interested!

Sunday, April 21 Easter Sunday 8:45-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship- Easter Sunday 11:15 Coffee & Conversation Monday, April 22 Trinity Offices CLOSED Next To New Shop CLOSED AA Meeting CANCELLED Tuesday, April 23 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, April 24 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10 Healing Eucharist Thursday, April 25 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Friday, April 26 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, April 27 Trinity Offices Closed Sunday, April 28 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship- Easter Sunday 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

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A weekly spotlight of one of Trinity’s 5 ministry partners in 2019.

Next To New Next To New thrift shop found its home at Trinity nearly 70 years ago, and proudly supplies our surrounding community with goods and services that foster dignity, respect and compassion. Next To New, open Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am-3:00pm, is housed in the basement of Trinity and can be accessed from St. Clair Street. Volunteers and donations are always appreciated. We look forward to serving you!

Closed on Easter Monday Next To New will be closed Monday, April 22nd in observance on Easter Monday. We will reopen on Thursday, April 25th at 9:30am.

Ready to READ Next To New and the Toledo Public Library will host our second Ready to READ programming day on Thursday, April 25th from 10am-1pm. Parents and caregivers will receive information and toolkits for early childhood learning! Buy One Get Two Free on all children’s books.

Celebrating Earth Day Next To New will refrain from using plastic bags on Thursday, April 25th in honor of Earth Day. We will offer a 5% discount for each order when customers supply their own bags!

Helping Hands Volunteers are always welcome and wanted at the shop! Tasks include, sorting, pricing, organizing and marketing! Email Lynzi at lynzi@trinitytoledo.org for more information!

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Please remember those who have recently died: To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, contact the office or sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.