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The Holy Eucharist
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 8, 2022 ✠ 10 a.m.
The Word of God
Organ Voluntary Suite Gothique: Prière à Notre-Dame Leon Boëllmann
Hymn 205 Please stand.
Good Christians all, rejoice and sing Gelobt sei Gott
Opening Acclamation EOW p. 50
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.
The Collect for Purity Said together BCP p. 355
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.
Glory to God S 278 Glory to God William Mathias, BCP p. 356
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 Collect of the Day BCP p. 357
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The First Lesson Acts 9:36-43 Please be seated. BCP p. 357
Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23 Dominus regit me Congregation and choir BCP p. 612
1 The Lord is my / shepherd; *
—–/ I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green / pastures; *
he leadeth me beside / the still waters.
3 He restoreth my / soul; *
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
/ for his Name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no / evil; *
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy / staff, they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine / enemies; *
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup / runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my / life, *
and I will dwell in the house of the / Lord for ever.
The Second Lesson Revelation 7:9-17 Please be seated. BCP p. 357
After this I, John, looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?” I said to him, “Sir, you are the one that knows.” Then he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Alleluia and Verse Please stand. Plainsong, Tone VII
Congregation repeats after the cantor, and after the choir’s verse.
The Holy Gospel John 10:22-30 BCP p. 357
Minister The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the people gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”
Minister The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon Silence is kept after the sermon. BCP p. 358
The Nicene Creed Said together, all standing BCP p. 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.
The Prayers of the People Please kneel or stand. BCP p. 387
Let us offer our prayers to God for the world and for one another.
Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for … all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for …
all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
We pray for … the sick and shut-in, especially those we now name.
You are invited to add your own prayers, aloud or silently.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We pray for those who have died, especially those we now name.
You are invited to add your own prayers, aloud or silently.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for … our own needs and those of others.
You are invited to offer prayers and intercessions, aloud or silently.
The Celebrant offers a concluding prayer.
The Peace The people stand. BCP p. 360
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
We greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
Hymn 645 Please stand. The King of love my shepherd is
The Great Thanksgiving Please stand BCP p. 367
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 our thanks and praise.
The Celebrant recalls God’s creation and blessing, saying
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 S 125 Richard Proulx
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.
The People are encouraged to stand in the posture of the resurrection. The Celebrant continues the prayer, recalling God’s unfolding of salvation history, climaxing in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
We remember his death,
we proclaim his resurrection,
we await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant calls on the Holy Spirit to descend on us and on our gifts, and offers prayer in anticipation of God’s festival banquet.
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 for ever.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 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. 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, S 167 BCP p. 364
The Holy Communion BCP p. 365
Please form a single-file line in the center aisle, maintaining social distance, and approach the priest wearing a mask. You can remove your mask and eat the bread once you’ve walked away from others. All are welcome to receive Holy Communion, including visitors and small children. Gluten-free hosts are available on request. Those not wishing to receive Communion are invited to receive a blessing: Simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate your preference.
Anthem Three voice Mass: Agnus Dei William Byrd
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us, grant us peace.
Postcommunion Prayer Please stand or kneel. BCP p. 365
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Blessing of the People BCP p. 366
Hymn 657 Please stand.
Love divine, all loves excelling Hyfrydol
Dismissal BCP p. 366
The Minister dismisses the people.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Organ Voluntary Fugue on “O filii” Jean Langlais
Today’s Ministers of the Liturgy
The Rev. Dr. Michael Cover, Celebrant & Preacher
Margaret Schumacher, Altar Guild
Jim Gramentine, Lector
Chris Krueger, Intercessor
Richard Berndt, Greg Kostka, Ushers
Terry Zimmer, Online Video
Eric Dawson, Coffee Hour
