SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Second Sunday After Pentecost June 7, 2026
9 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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June is here, and we are now fully into the summer season. Please pray for all those in our community who will come to Saint Michael for Vacation Bible School this week, seeking to grow more deeply in their faith. I hope you joined us for the start of our Pub Theology series last Monday. Tomorrow, June 8, we focus on a fascinating topic: “Thinking Machines? AI, Neurotechnology, and the Image of God,” featuring guest speaker The Rev. Dr. Christopher J. Benek. Then on Monday, June 15, we welcome our very own Andrew Grosso whose topic is “At Home in the Universe: Cosmology and the Search for Meaning.” Please pick up a copy of the Sunday News on your way out for more information on programs throughout the summer.
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 Second 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
Communion in E-flat Major
Welcome
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
“Rock of ages, cleft for me” Toplady
Charles Carter
Hymn 685
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)
“Glory to God”
The Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Hymn S 280
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Charles Carter was an American composer, arranger, and educator known for his significant contributions to band and wind ensemble literature. Throughout his career, he wrote music that balanced technical accessibility with strong musical expression. His Communion in E-flat Major reflects these qualities through its warm harmonies, smooth melodic writing, and reflective atmosphere.
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.
Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by Jonathan Batishill.
Thus says the Lord: “I will return again to my place until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face. In their distress they will beg my favor: ‘Come, let us return to the Lord; for it is he who has torn, and he will heal us; he has struck down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord; his appearing is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that water the earth.’ What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes away early. Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets, I have killed them by the words of my mouth, and my judgment goes forth as the light. For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated) Psalm 50:7-15
Hear, O my people, and I will speak: “O Israel, I will bear witness against you; * for I am God, your God. I do not accuse you because of your sacrifices; * your offerings are always before me. I will take no bull-calf from your stalls, * nor he-goats out of your pens; For all the beasts of the forest are mine, * the herds in their thousands upon the hills. I know every bird in the sky, * and the creatures of the fields are in my sight. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, * for the whole world is mine and all that is in it.
Do you think I eat the flesh of bulls, * or drink the blood of goats?
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving * and make good your vows to the Most High. Call upon me in the day of trouble; * I will deliver you, and you shall honor 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 9:9-13, 18-26
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “ Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” ... While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well.
When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, “Go away; for the g irl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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. 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 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 We pray for Sarah, Archbishop of Canterbury; for 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.
Parish Prayers of the People as of May 27, 2026
James Albergo
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Linda & Greg Austin
James Baird
Craig Baker
Larry Been
Barbara Hart Bell
Len Bourland
Lauren Brown
Linda Brown
Helen Bustamante
Darrell Calvin
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Carolyn Cochran
Anne Coke
Jean Coleman
Elise Connolly
Hudson Dozier
Trey Dyer
Charlene Strange Edwards
Kristen Ewing
Brooke Garcia
Ruthie Garrett
Jody Guenther
Sue Hazard
Roberto Hernandez
Josh Hight
Mason Holmes
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
Michael Matamoras
Tink Moir
Heather Nemec
Hank Nichols
Sue Patton
Jim Riggert
Celso Rocha
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
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 g ive 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)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Harold W. Friedell
Draw us in the Spirit's tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now thy garment's hem.
As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit thou our friendship up.
All our meals and all our living Make us sacraments of thee, That be caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve thee faithfully.
- Percy Dearmer
(1867-1936)
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
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Harold Friedell, a respected composer, organist, and teacher, served churches throughout New York and New Jersey. A renowned leader within the American Guild of Organists, he worked at St. Bartholomew's in New York City and taught at Union Theological Seminary. "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether" sets beautiful text to a memorable melody, describing the power and importance of the Eucharist and the community it forms when "two or three are met together, thou [O God] art in the midst of them."
All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
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.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to g ive 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.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to e vil 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.
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 g lory 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.
Louis Jacob was a French organist and composer active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, remembered primarily for his contributions to the French Romantic organ tradition. His Grand Choeur for organ is a festive, energetic composition in the tradition of ceremonial French organ music popularized by composers such as Alexandre Guilmant and Théodore Salomé. The work features bold chordal writing, brilliant fanfare-like themes, and rich harmonic textures that showcase the power and color of the organ.
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 606
“Since the love of Christ has joined us in one body” Ubi caritas
Communion Hymn (sung by all) Hymn 676
“ There is a balm in Gilead” Balm in Gilead
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) Hymn 493
“O for a thousand tongues to sing” Azmon
Postlude
Grand Choeur Louis Jacob
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EDUCATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing
Please enter and exit the Education Wing from the south entrance on Colgate Ave.
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM Education for All Ages
Saint Michael Chapel 7:30 AM
Adults
Engaging the Word | Exile & Return
Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
Explore how Babylonian exile shaped Jewish faith, Jesus’ ministry, and faithful Christian living through connections between Scripture and today.
Faith & Practice | The Communion of Saints: Feasts & Fasts Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Meet remarkable saints from the church calendar and discover how their examples can inspire faithful living and spiritual growth today.
Class for Parents | Key Decision: Devoted 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.
Youth
11 AM Contemporary Church
Traditional
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
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.