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SAINT MICHAEL

and All Angels Episcopal Church

The Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2026

11 AM CONTEMPORARY 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.

Please join us today at 10:10 a.m. in the Church for our Spring Parish Meeting. This meeting will feature our Annual Report, as well as hearing from our 2025 Wardens and Treasurer about the state of our parish. I look forward to celebrating a great year with you!

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.

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!

CONNECT WITH US

Scan the QR Code to fill out the welcome card, sign up for emails, and register for Saint Michael 101. saintmichael.org/welcome

The Third Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist: Rite II

The service begins on page 351 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God

Welcome A Penitential Order

Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins; People His mercy endures for ever.

Celebrant Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:14, 16

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.

Song:

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depths of the seas are his, with his hands he has

formed the whole wide world.

41 He is our God, Bridge we are the peo ple of his land and the sheep of his hand. -

He is our God, we are the peo ple of his land and the sheep of his hand.

And the heights of the hills are his, and the depths of the

Oh, that to day you would har ken to his voice!

For the Lord is a Chorus 3

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Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; 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)

Exodus 17:1-7

From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD?” But the people thirsted there for water; and the people complained against Moses and said, “Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with thirst?” So Moses cried out to the LORD, “What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me.” The LORD said to Moses, “Go on ahead of the people, and take some of the elders of Israel with you; take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the LORD, saying, “Is the LORD among us or not?”

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Lord, Who Throughout These 40 Days Notation

Sequence Song: “Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days” (standing, sung by all)

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The Gospel (standing)

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

John 4:5-42

Jesus came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” (Jews do not share things in common with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” The woman said to him, “Sir, you have no bucket, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us the well, and with his sons and his flocks drank from it?” Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water

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g ushing up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may ne ver be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.” Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come back.” The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “ You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’; for you have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. What you have said is true!” The woman said to him, “Sir, I see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (who is called Christ). When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us.” Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who is speaking to you.” Just then his disciples came. They were astonished that he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, “What do you want?” or, “Why are you speaking with her?” Then the woman left her water jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, “Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?” They left the city and were on their way to him. Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” So the disciples said to one another, “Surely no one has brought him something to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. Do you not say, ‘Four months more, then comes the harvest’? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting. The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I have ever done.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Savior of the world.”

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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 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 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.

People 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 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.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector 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.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector 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.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector 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.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector [ 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.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neig hbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.

People 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 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.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector 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.

People 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)

The Holy Communion

Offertory Song: “Come To The Well” (sung by the Contemporary band)

I know the words to ev’ry song you sing You never sang them aloud, but I know you’re yearning for mercy

So sing at the top of your lungs and awaken the heart that was numb and when you are overcome by My love (anthem continues on the next page)

Won’t you come, come to the well?

I know you’re thirsty; you’re so thirsty

Won’t you come and empty yourself?

Drink of My mercy, My tender mercies

I know the thoughts to what your mind is thinking

Though you don’t Me at all, I have been waiting and watching you

So accept My invitation

Know that you’re not just anyone

Don’t you know you are My creation and My love

Won’t you come, come to the well?

I know you’re thirsty; you’re so thirsty

Won’t you come and empty yourself?

Drink of My mercy, My tender mercies

The y’re new in the morning

Don’t you ever fall asleep not knowing the need

Don’t you ever fall asleep and miss everything you could be

Come, come to the well

I know you’re thirsty; you’re so thirsty

Won’t you come and empty yourself?

Drink of My mercy, My tender mercies

The y’re new in the morning

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:

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.

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.”

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Ho san na in the high est.

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 faithf ully 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 Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast.

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.

Were You There Notation

(When They Crucified My Lord)

Communion Song: “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord” (sung by all)

1.Were 2.Were 3.Were you you you Verses 1-3 there there there when when when they they they cru nailed laid ci him him fied to in my the the Lord? cross? tomb? Were Were Were you you you there there there when when when they they they

2.Were 3.Were you you you there there there when when when they they they cru nailed laid ci him him fied to in my the the Lord? cross? tomb?

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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.

The Blessing (standing)

Caverns Chorus Notation

The Dismissal (standing)

Let us bless the Lord People Thanks be to God.

Parish Prayers of the People as of February 25, 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, Rashad Friendly, Jean Fuller, Gerald Gaston,Jr., Curtis Green, Jane Greene, Forest Germany, Jody Guenther, Roberto Hernandez, Josh Hight, Barbara Hornback, Jack Hubbell, Micah Jones, 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, 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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EDUCATION CLASSES FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN

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

Adult Formation will resume on March 15 . Please join us for our Spring Parish Meeting.

9 AM

Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service

Saint Michael Chapel

10:10 AM Parish Meeting Church

11 AM

Contemporary Church

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

5:30 PM

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PARISH MEETING

TODAY, MARCH 8 10:10 AM | CHURCH

Middle School: Confirmation: High School: Youth

Children

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 the Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.