SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2026
9 AM TRADITIONAL Church
WELCOME FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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. During Lent, we offer Weekday Meditations from the Saint Michael clergy, as well as Lenten Devotionals through A Word for Thought each day to support your growth. Additionally, there are wonderful ways to deepen your experience here. Coming up this month are programs such as the Men of Saint Michael March Madness BBQ on Thursday, March 19, as well as a special Lenten Choral Compline Service on Sunday, March 22. And please note that our spring Alpha Course begins on Tuesday, March 31, and is a wonderful opportunity for anyone seeking to learn more about God and our faith together. Note that Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 29. Holy Week is a sacred time at Saint Michael, and I encourage you to commit to the incredible experience that happens across four evenings: Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Beginning Wednesday, April 1, these four services connect to form a single, deeply moving experience. I hope you’ll join us for all of them. Please pick up a Sunday News handout if you haven’t already and join us for our special programming whenever you can. 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 Fourth Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist: Rite II The service begins on page 148 of The Book of Common Prayer. Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God Prelude An wasserflüssen Babylon
Johann Pachelbel
Welcome Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 7
“Christ, whose glory fills the skies” Ratisbon A Penitential Order (standing) Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins; People His mercy endures for ever. Celebrant Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” - Mark 12:29-31 Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)
This chorale prelude by Johann Pachelbel is based on the Lutheran hymn derived from Psalm 137, expressing the sorrow of exile. Pachelbel’s setting showcases his mastery of contrapuntal clarity and expressive restraint, with the hymn tune presented prominently amid harmonically rich texture. The piece conveys a solemn, meditative mood that reflects the psalm’s themes of lament and spiritual reflection. It stands as a poignant example of Pachelbel’s skill in merging theological meaning with musical form.
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; 3
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Celebrant Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 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.
Kyrie (standing, sung by all)
Hymn S 96
“Lord, have mercy” The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lesson (seated)
Ephesians 5:8-14
Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
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Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated)
Psalm 23
Chanted by the Choir
The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters. He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us” after Attende Domine Our hidden sins we now confess, Heal us with light and righteousness. Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, For we have sinned against you. The Gospel (standing)
John 9:1-41
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long 5
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as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.” The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age; ask him.” So for the second time they called the man who
had been blind, and they said to him, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” Then they reviled him, saying, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” The man answered, “Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying to teach us?” And they drove him out. Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, “Surely we are not blind, are we?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon (seated)
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
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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. 8
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 V (standing) Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Lector In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.” Lector For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord. People Lord, have mercy. Lector People
For Sara, Archbishop of Canterbury, for Sean, our Presiding Bishop, for Rob, our Bishop; for all bishops and other ministers, [for ___,] and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. People Lord, have mercy. Lector People
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Parish Prayers of the People as of March 4. 2026 James Albergo John Aldridge Susanna Allen Roland Anderson Larry Andros Rami Angir Nancy Armour Linda & Greg Austin Don Baty Larry Been Barbara Hart Bell Shirley Blackman Len Bourland Elise Broer Helen Bustamante Cosette “Coco” Cathey Carolyn Cochran Jean Coleman Elise Connolly Christian Davis Bill Douglass LaWanda Duggan Kristen Ewing Rashad Friendly Jean Fuller Brooke Garcia Gerald Gaston, Jr. Curtis Green Jane Greene Forest Germany Jody Guenther Roberto Hernandez Josh Hight Barbara Hornback Jack Hubbell Micah Jones 9
Lynne Kent Julie Kenrick John Khoury Trina Lake Danny Landeros John Levens Rusty Lawley Tom Luce Leigh Ann McCartin Celia Smith McGrath Lyn McKinney Sarah Margaret Mannes Dimitri Margetis Wilbur Marshall Thomas Martin Michael Matamoras Janie Meyer Tink Moir John Morelock Heather Nemec John Oncken Leslie Parker Sue Patton Mikel Reynolds Jim Riggert Celso Rocha Arden Showalter Hank Showalter Brad Smith Carlos Smith Chandler Wade Smith Dianne Smith Fadey Suleiman Byrd Teague Renee Torres Travion Waites Keller Webster John Wieden Ann Williams Mary Wolf
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Lector People
For those in positions of public trust, [especially Donald, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor,] that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
[We give thanks for ___.] For this congregation, for those who are present, and for those who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for _____, we pray to you, O Lord. People Lord, have mercy. Lector People
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, [especially___,] and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
Rejoicing in the fellowship of blessed Michael and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God. To you, O Lord our God.
Celebrant Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace (standing) Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Announcements (please be seated)
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The Birthday Blessing (those with birthdays in March please stand) All
Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) My eyes for beauty pine My eyes for beauty pine, My soul for Goddës grace: No other care nor hope is mine, To heaven I turn my face.
Herbert Howells
Herbert Howells sets a poem by British poet laureate Robert Bridges, who authored many hymn texts, including “All My Hope on God Is Founded,” another collaboration with Howells. Bridges’ poetry, often focused on religious themes, inspired other contemporary British composers as well. Anthem continues on the next page.
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One splendour thence is shed From all the stars above: ‘Tis named when God’s name is said, ‘Tis Love, ‘tis heavenly Love. And every gentle heart, That burns with true desire, Is lit from eyes that mirror part Of that celestial fire. - Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th 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. It is right to give him thanks and praise. People 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: Sanctus (standing, sung by all)
Hymn S 130
“Holy, holy, holy” Please kneel as you are able.
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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 many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
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.
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. 13
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Johann Sebastian Bach’s motet O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht’, BWV 118, was composed around 1736–37 for a Leipzig funeral procession. Though long misclassified as a cantata, Bach labelled it “motetto.” The original scoring - including two litui (curved funeral trumpets), cornetto, and three trombones - suggests outdoor performance. About a decade later, Bach revised the work for indoor use, reassigning parts to strings and continuo. Its chorale text, by Martin Behm, reflects on death and eternal life. It addresses Christ as “my life’s light,” a striking phrase alongside today’s readings: death is real, but it not ultimate. Christ remains the light who guides his people even through the darkest valley, leading from blindness to vision, from shadow into radiant hope. 14
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. Communion Hymn (sung by all)
Hymn 339
“Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness” Schmücke dich Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht BWV 118/1 Johann Sebastian Bach O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht Mein Hort, mein Trost, mein Zuversicht, Auf Erden bin ich nur ein Gast Und drückt mich sehr der Sünden Last. O Jesus Christ, light of my life, My treasure, my comfort, my security; I am only a guest on the earth And the burden of sin oppresses me greatly. - Martin Behm (1610)
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 Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 671
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound” New Britain Postlude Prelude in E Minor
Johann Ludwig Krebs
Johann Ludwig Krebs studied organ with Johann Sebastian Bach, who had also instructed his father. Technically, Krebs was second only to Bach in organ proficiency. The Prelude in E Minor come from the Eight Little Preludes and Fugues, a collection of keyboard works formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. They are now believed to have been composed by one of Bach’s pupils, possibly Johann Ludwig Krebs. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE # M - 402151. 15
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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 Bible Series | The Lost Letters of Pergamum Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle Explore The Lost Letters of Pergamum by Bruce Longenecker, imagined correspondence between Saint Luke and a Roman elite, illuminating early Christianity under persecution. Faith & Practice | The Life of Prayer Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Greg Pickens This Lent, deepen prayer through daily devotions, Scripture-based prayer, and faith amid life’s challenges Class for Parents | Embracing Your Limitations as a Parent Room 212 | Led by Travis Gilmore | Resuming on March 22 Author Oliver Burkeman promotes “imperfectionism,” helping overwhelmed parents embrace limits and make wiser daily decisions. Saint Michael 101 | Introduction to The Book of Common Prayer Room 200 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso Those who are new to our church or interested in membership will learn about Saint Michael’s mission and purpose.
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