SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost August 3, 2025
9 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need. As we approach the kickoff of a new school year, we encourage everyone to find some ways to serve. We are preparing for a big month of service through Now-Forward (formerly North Dallas Shared Ministries), Jubilee Park and Community Center, and Foster Elementary, just to name a few. To sign up to help, or for more about our service programs, please pick up a copy of the Sunday News. We continue to offer support to all those in our community still grieving the tragedy in Central Texas. Please visit the grief support page of our website to find a number of digital opportunities for support. Additionally, we will host small grief groups this fall, and if you’d like to join one, please sign up today. Grief takes time, so be good to yourself and please reach out to find the help you need. As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist: Rite II The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God Prelude Chorale, op. 37 no. 4
Joseph Jongen
Welcome Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 665
“All my hope on God is founded” Michael The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing) Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant 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. Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)
Hymn S 280
“Glory to God” The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Perhaps most widely known for his Symphonie Concertante for organ and orchestra, Joseph Jongen was a prominent Belgian organist and composer in the first half of the twentieth century. His “Chorale” for organ slowly builds intensity through beautiful, sonorous harmonies and a gradual crescendo toward its conclusion.
Children ages three through eight are invited to proceed to children’s chapel by exiting through the east doors at the back of the nave; they will return to the nave following the Peace.
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 3
The Lesson (seated)
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. … I, the Teacher, when king over Israel in Jerusalem, applied my mind to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven; it is an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy with. I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun; and see, all is vanity and a chasing after wind. … I hated all my toil in which I had toiled under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to those who come after me—and who knows whether they will be wise or foolish? Yet they will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. So I turned and gave my heart up to despair concerning all the toil of my labors under the sun, because sometimes one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave all to be enjoyed by another who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toil under the sun? For all their days are full of pain, and their work is a vexation; even at night their minds do not rest. This also is vanity. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the Choir to Cambridge Chant.
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The Psalm (seated)
Psalm 49:1-2, 4-11
Hear this, all you peoples; hearken, all you who dwell in the world, * you of high degree and low, rich and poor together. My mouth shall speak of wisdom, * and my heart shall meditate on understanding. Why should I be afraid in evil days, * when the wickedness of those at my heels surrounds me, The wickedness of those who put their trust in their goods, * and boast of their great riches? We can never ransom ourselves, * or deliver to God the price of our life;
For the ransom of our life is so great, * that we should never have enough to pay it, In order to live for ever and ever, * and never see the grave. For we see that the wise die also; like the dull and stupid they perish * and leave their wealth to those who come after them. Their graves shall be their homes for ever, their dwelling places from generation to generation, * though they call the lands after their own names. Even though honored, they cannot live for ever; * they are like the beasts that perish. Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 568, v.1
“Father all loving, who rulest in majesty” Was lebet The Gospel (standing)
Luke 12:13-21
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Then he told them a parable: “The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?’ Then he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.’ And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.” 5
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon (seated)
The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
The Nicene Creed (standing)
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All 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: Form III (standing) Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Lector People
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Lector We give thanks for___. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; People That your Name may be glorified by all people. Lector People
We pray for Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for George, our Bishop; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Lector People
We pray for Donald, our President; for Greg, our Governor; for Eric, our Mayor; and for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Lector People
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
Lector People
We pray for those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.
Lector We remember those who have died, especially___. Give to the departed eternal rest; People Let light perpetual shine upon them. Lector We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy. People May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Parish Prayers of the People As of July 28, 2025 John Aldridge Rami Angir Kathryn Anschutz Don Baty Barbara Hart Bell John Bergner Len Bourland Cosette “Coco” Cathey Carolyn Cochran Jean Coleman Carlos Cuellar Kelley D’Antoni Jean Fuller Forest German Jody Guenther Josh Hight Earle Hill Wade Hyde Ada Lynn Jones Lynne Kent John Khoury Danny Landeros Velma Landry Frank Lauinger Margaret Little Kenneth Lindh Jenna Long Tom Luce Celia Smith McGrath Sarah Margaret Mannes Dimitri Margetis David Martin Michael Matamoros Janie Meyer Irene Moir John Morelock Jim Morris
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Heather Nemec Bob Paccone Bob Paddock Aaron Pritchard Gerry Roberts Alfred Smith Brad Smith Chandler Wade Smith Dianne Smith Archer Somodevilla Samuel Springer Fadi Suleiman Byrd Teague Bryan Ward John Wieden Mary Wolf
Lector
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Silence
Celebrant O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling) Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. All
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.
Celebrant 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. Give online by selecting General 2025 from the dropdown menu.
The Peace (standing) Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Announcements (please be seated) Welcome & Recognition of the New Ministry of the Reverend David Faulkner
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The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) Locus Iste
Anton Bruckner Locus iste a Deo factus est, inaestimabile sacramentum, irreprehensibilis est This place was made by God, a priceless mystery; it is without reproof. - Genesis 28:17
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing) 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 him thanks and praise. 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:
Anton Bruckner, a 19th-century composer known for his traditional style and frequent revisions, is best remembered for grand choral and orchestral works, though he was also a skilled organist. This anthem showcases his sacred choral writing with elegant part-writing, lyrical lines, and subtle textural shifts. Note the sudden softness at “irreprehensibilis est”—a moment reflecting reverence and awe for God’s greatness. All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
The Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 130 “Holy, holy, holy”
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Please kneel as you are able. 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. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord 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 he 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: All
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.
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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 for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All 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 (kneeling, sung by all)
Hymn S 164
“Jesus, Lamb of God” Celebrant 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.
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat. Please note, our Communion rail kneelers are out for repair; you are encouraged to stand at the Communion rails to receive Communion.
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“Erbarme dich” is one of the most beloved and emotionally powerful arias from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Set amid betrayal and brokenness after his denial of Jesus, it gives voice to Peter’s tears— and to our own. In a world obsessed with possessions (Ecclesiastes, Luke), where human striving ends in vanity, Bach offers not a solution but a prayer: “Have mercy, Lord.” The weeping violin precedes the voice like conscience before confession. The alto, unable to sustain the violin’s line, falls short—just as we do. Yet this failure is the point: as Colossians exhorts, we must set aside the old self. Here, in Bach’s most tender music, repentance becomes recognition. Not selfpity, but the beginning of being made new.
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) Erbarme dich BWV 244/39
Johann Sebastian Bach
Erbarme dich, mein Gott, Um meiner Zähren Willen! Schaue hier, Herz und Auge Weint vor dir bitterlich. Erbarme dich, erbarme dich! Have mercy, my God, for the sake of my tears! Look here, heart and eyes weep bitterly before you. Have mercy, have mercy! - Picander The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) 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. The Blessing (kneeling) The Dismissal (standing) Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) “God of grace and God of glory” Cwm Rhondda
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Hymn 594
Postlude Fugue in G major, BWV 577
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous “Jig” (or Gigue) “Fugue” is a brisk, rhythmic, four-voice dance. Technically brilliant, lighthearted, and energetic, it features a frolicsome triple meter. Bach presumably wrote this fugue around 17051706.
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Formation for all ages will resume on August 17. Read below to learn more about upcoming classes.
Adults Engaging The Word: Testimony To A Blessed Hope August 17 – 24 | Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Matthew Crownover This series explores strategies for gaining spiritual depth through regular Bible study. Faith And Practice: Mysticism & Anglican Spirituality August 17 – 31 | Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
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Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel
Explore key Genesis stories as God begins to reveal his presence in the world. Class For Parents: Let’s Taco About Fall August 17 | Room 212 Meet with Formation Directors to hear about the upcoming year and ways to engage your family in spiritual formation. Saint Michael 101: New Member and Adult Confirmation August 17 – December 21 | Room 200 This 12-part series explores our mission, ministries, Episcopal traditions, worship, and how we live out our faith through discipleship.
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Youth Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade Confirmation: 8th Grade High School: 9th – 12th Grade
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Godly Play: PreK – 1st Grade (Ages 3 – 7) PreK (Room 213) | Kindergarten (Room 211) | 1st Grade (Room 208) One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade | Room 209 Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade | Room 207 Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through Chapel or Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.
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