SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost July 19, 2026
9 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME FROM THE VICE RECTOR
The Rev. Ken Brannon
We are growing in our understanding of discipleship at Saint Michael. At its heart, discipleship means following Jesus, shaping our lives after his, and relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is a lifelong journey that strengthens not only our own faith but also the lives of those around us. This fall, we will invite you to make commitments in three of our four pillars of discipleship: giving, serving, and praying. (We will focus on learning in fall 2027.) Giving means faithfully sharing our financial resources, recognizing that God’s gifts are meant to bless both the Church and our community. Serving means offering our time and talents, whether within Saint Michael or beyond its walls, to meet the needs of others. Praying includes both personal prayer and gathering for worship, deepening our relationship with God while witnessing to those seeking hope and purpose. As you look ahead to the fall, begin considering how God may be calling you to grow through giving, serving, and praying. Watch for opportunities and resources in the coming weeks to help you take your next step in discipleship.
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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 Trumpet Voluntary
Thomas Pavlechko
Welcome Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 390
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Lobe den Herren 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. Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
Thomas Pavlechko (b. 1962) is an American church musician who has served congregations in Texas and Tennessee, most recently Cantor and Composer-in-Residence at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Austin. Known for his hymn tunes and psalm settings, he brings that same melodic clarity to this bright, festive voluntary. Written in the tradition of English trumpet voluntaries, it pairs a fanfare-like solo line with a simple accompaniment, evoking the celebratory character the genre has carried since the Baroque era. Children ages three through eight are invited to meet a member of our ministry staff by the pulpit to be escorted to children’s chapel; they will return to the congregation following the Peace.
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who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lesson (seated)
Isaiah 44:6-8
Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Who is like me? Let them proclaim it, let them declare and set it forth before me. Who has announced from of old the things to come? Let them tell us what is yet to be. Do not fear, or be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? You are my witnesses! Is there any god besides me? There is no other rock; I know not one. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by William Crotch.
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The Psalm (seated)
Psalm 86:11-17
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; * knit my heart to you that I may fear your Name. I will thank you, O LORD my God, with all my heart, * and glorify your Name for evermore. For great is your love toward me; * you have delivered me from the nethermost Pit. The arrogant rise up against me, O God, and a band of violent men seeks my life; * they have not set you before their eyes. But you, O LORD, are gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger, and full of kindness and truth. Turn to me and have mercy upon me; * give your strength to your servant; and save the child of your handmaid. Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed; * because you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Alleluia” from Wonder, Love, and Praise 848 Choir Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! All Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The Gospel (standing)
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Another parable Jesus put before the crowd: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?’ He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The slaves said to him, ‘Then do you want us to go and gather them?’ But he replied, ‘No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.’” ... Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and they will throw them into 5
the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon (seated)
The Rt. Rev Dean E. Wolfe
The Nicene Creed (standing) 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. 6
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 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 Sarah, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for Rob, 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.
Parish Prayers of the People as of July 8, 2026 James Albergo John Aldridge Rami Angir Linda & Greg Austin James Baird Craig Baker Larry Been Barbara Hart Bell Len Bourland Helen Bustamante Cosette “Coco” Cathey Carolyn Cochran Anne Coke Jean Coleman Trey Dyer Charlene Strange Edwards Michael Estill Kristen Ewing Sande Wilkinson Ford Ruthie Garrett Jody Guenther Sue Hazard Roberto Hernandez Josh Hight Barbara Hornback Lynne Kent Julie Kenrick John Khoury 7
Danny Landeros John Levens Judith Lide Tom Luce Margie McCummins Sharon McGannon Sarah Margaret Mannes Dimitri Margetis Tink Moir Heather Nemec Liz Oliphant Sue Patton Sophie and Tilly Rankin Jim Riggert Celso Rocha Zoe deRopp Neal Sautbine Arden Showalter Hank Showalter Brad Smith Chad Smith Dianne Smith Bryan Stringer Jane Stringer Elizabeth Strong Fadey Suleiman Byrd Teague Renee Torres Travion Waites Keller Webster Lamar Wilson Mary Wolf Beth Ygartua
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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. 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.
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The Peace (standing) Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) O For a Closer Walk with God
Charles Villiers Stanford
O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Return, O holy dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. - William Cowper Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
Irish-born Charles Villiers Stanford was one of the most influential composers of Anglican church music of his era. Through his long tenure as a composition professor at London's Royal College of Music, he mentored many significant composers of the following generation. One of his most beloved and simplest anthems, "O for a Closer Walk with God," captures the poignant beauty of communion with God in its opening verse. The music becomes more tension-filled in the second verse before returning to the opening material in the third. The anthem climaxes with the text: "So purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb." 9
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 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: The Sanctus (standing, sung by all)
Hymn S 130
“Holy, holy, holy” Please kneel as you are able.
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.
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. 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
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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. 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.
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. 11
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. Communion Hymn (sung by all)
Hymn 302
“Father, we thank thee who hast planted” Rendez à Dieu Communion Hymn (sung by all)
Hymn 470
“There's a wideness in God's mercy” Beecher The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) Johann Gottfried Walther (1684–1748) was a German Baroque composer, organist, and lexicographer who served as court organist in Weimar and a cousin and close colleague of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is remembered for his compositions and for his Musikalisches Lexikon, one of the first music dictionaries. This setting is based on the chorale melody "Lobe den Herren," treated with the ornamented counterpoint characteristic of the German Baroque organ tradition.
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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)
Hymn 625
“Ye holy angels bright” Darwall's 148th Postlude Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Johann Gottfried Walther
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Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing Please enter and exit the Education Wing from the south entrance on Colgate Ave.
Adults Faith & Practice | The Eucharist: Source and Summit Room 201 | Led by the Rev. David Faulkner Discover how the Eucharist’s liturgy, history, and theology deepen worship, strengthen faith, and shape us as Christ’s disciples. Class for Parents | Key Decision: Finisher Room 212 | Led by Dr. Tim Smith Discover seven God-honoring parenting decisions that help overcome distractions, fears, and decision fatigue while building lasting, faithful habits.
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Ages 4 – 7 | Room 207 Ages 8 – 11 | Room 209 This summer, we will learn about the Fruit of the Spirit. We can’t wait to share them with you and learn alongside you!
Saint Michael Chapel Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through the Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.
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