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SAINT MICHAEL

and All Angels Episcopal Church

The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost July 5, 2026

11 AM CONTEMPORARY CHURCH

WELCOME

FROM THE VICE RECTOR

The Rev. Ken Brannon

Dear Friends. Happy Independence Day Weekend! I hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends, soaking in summer and giving thanks for our country.

A strong way to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and thank God for His merciful bounty is to come to worship this Sunday, either in person or online [hyperlink to online streaming]. Our music lineup at 9 a.m. will fill your heart and quicken your step! We’ll enjoy hymns like, “My country, ‘tis of thee,” “O beautiful for spacious skies,” and “God of our fathers, whose almighty hand.” These hymns make it clear that what makes our country special is not pitched partisan battles, manufactured culture wars, or unchecked greed. What makes our country special is God’s protection and providence, nature’s grandeur, and a freedom that finds its root and purpose in learning how to love one another as God loves us.

On this most patriotic of weekends, make sure your faith is informing your freedom, so you have something unique to offer the public conversation.

For those who love sweet things, please don’t miss our annual “Pie for the 4th of July” celebration this Sunday on the patio at 10 a.m.. Our parish bakers are hard at work ensuring that everyone who comes to church will find a flavor they love!

Finally, we pause this weekend to remember all those who died in the devastating Hill Country flooding this time last year. Each one is precious in the eyes of God and firmly held in Christ’s mercy. Continue to pray for healing and wholeness for those most deeply affected.

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The Word of God

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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.

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lesson (seated)

Romans 7:15-25a

I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is g ood, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body

of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Build My Life Notation

Sequence Song: “Build My Life” (standing, sung by all)

I will build my

life up on Your love; it is a firm foun da tion.

I will put my trust in You a lone, and I will not be shak en. -

Ho ly, there is no one

like You, there is none be side You. O pen up my eyes in won der and

show me who You are and fill me, with Your heart and

lead me in Your love to those a round me. -

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The Gospel (standing) Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ...

At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me ; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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

The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon

The Nicene Creed (standing, said by all)

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 Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; People 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 We pray for Sarah, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for Rob, our Bishop; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; People That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

Lector 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; People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Lector Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; People That our works may find favor in your sight.

Lector We give thanks for____. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them. People W ho put their trust in you.

Lector We pray for those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; People 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.

The Peace (standing)

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Announcements (please be seated)

July 4th Prayer

The Holy Communion

Offertory Song: “Rejoice, All You Who Have Seen God’s Light” (sung by the Contemporary band)

Rejoice, all you who have seen God’s light. No dreadful cloud shall defeat your sight, For Christ has shown Himself to you

In cleanest line and brightest hue. Yes, Christ has shown himself to you.

In darkest gloom of Adam’s fall, When sin had stolen sight from all, There was no flash of radiance, No sign of God’s good providence. But one day in a conquered land

Beneath King Herod’s heavy hand

The unborn Light took fleshly clothes, and barren Isr’el bore a rose

Rejoice, all you who have seen God’s light. No dreadful cloud shall defeat your sight, For Christ has shown Himself to you In cleanest line and brightest hue.

Yes, Christ has shown himself to you.

So God sent forth from David’s town

A brighter Claimant for his crown’ There was no longer need for throne, For brilliant light replaced the stone! And so in heaven’s courts today

The Babe who in a manger lay

In all his risen glory shows The L ight from which all true light flows.

Rejoice, all you who have seen God’s light. No dreadful cloud shall defeat your sight, For Christ has shown Himself to you

In cleanest line and brightest hue. Yes, Christ has shown himself to you.

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant L ift 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.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Sanctus (sans Chords)

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:

Ho ly, ho ly, ho ly Lord, God of pow er and might, - - -

Please remain standing 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.

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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 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.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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 two standing stations for Communion at the direction of the ushers. Gluten-free wafers are available on request; if you would like 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 retain 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 come forward, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.

Living Hope

Communion Song: “Living Hope” (sung by all)

fin Sav ished, ior, the I'm end Yours is for writ e ten. ver. Je Je sus sus Christ, Christ, my my liv liv ing ing hope. hope.

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The Blessing (standing) grave has no claim

46 Hal le Chorus 2 lu jah, praise the One who set me free! Hal le lu jah, death has

lost its grip on me! You have bro ken ev 'ry chain. There's sal - - -

va tion in Your name. Je sus Christ, my liv ing hope. - - -

Je sus Ending Christ, my liv ing hope. O God, You are my liv ing hope. - - -

The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, 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.

10,000 Reasons Notation (Chorus)

Closing Chorus: Chorus of “10,000 Reasons” (standing, sung by all)

The Dismissal (standing)

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Parish Prayers of the People as of June 24, 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 , Meredith Casey Jarrett, Lynne Kent, Julie Kenrick, John Khoury, Danny Landeros, John Levens, Judith Lide, Tom Luce, Margie McCummins, 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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9 AM Traditional Church Joy! A Children’s Service

sunday at Saint Michael

SUNDAY CLASSES ARE ON A BREAK:

See what’s coming up for all ages when they resume next Sunday, July 12.

Adults

Faith & Practice | The Eucharist: Source and Summit Room 203 | 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: Consistent Room 212 | Led by Dr. Tim Smith

10 AM Pie for 4th of July Colgate Patio

Saint Michael Chapel 5:30 PM

Discover seven God-honoring parenting decisions that help overcome distractions, fears, and decision fatigue while building lasting, faithful habits.

Youth

Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center

High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B

Children

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!

Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through the Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.