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The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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We are now fully into the summer season. Please pray for our teens during Youth Mission Week (June 1 – 5) as they serve our youngest neighbors as they run Camp All Angels at Stephen C. Foster Elementary. Please also pray for all those in our community who will come to Saint Michael for Vacation Bible School (June 8 – 11) seeking to grow more deeply in their faith. And join us for the start of our Pub Theology series tomorrow, Monday, June 1, with a timely and thought-provoking conversation: “How Social Media and a 24-hour News Cycle Shape Identity.” 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 First Sunday After Pentecost:

Trinity Sunday

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

Prelude in E-flat Major, BWV 552/1 Johann Sebastian Bach

Welcome

Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 362

“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!” Nicaea

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 and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants g race, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory,

The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the marriage of Eleanor Gambrell and Jett Johnson.

See Postlude Note on page 15.

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.

O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lesson (seated) Genesis 1:1-2:4a

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. And God said, “Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” So God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome. And it was so. God called the dome Sky. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day. And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dr y land appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. God set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. And

God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.”

So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” And there was e vening and there was morning, the fifth day. And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea , and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every g reen plant for food.” And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation. These are the

Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by William Henry Harris.

g enerations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm (seated) Psalm 8

O LORD our Governor, * how exalted is your Name in all the world! Out of the mouths of infants and children * your majesty is praised above the heavens. You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries, * to quell the enemy and the avenger.

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, * the moon and the stars you have set in their courses. What is man that you should be mindful of him? * the son of man that you should seek him out?

You have made him but little lower than the angels; * you adorn him with glory and honor; You give him mastery over the works of your hands; * you put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, * e ven the wild beasts of the field, The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, * and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea.

O LORD our Governor, * how exalted is your Name in all the world!

Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 371, v. 4

“Holy and blessed Three” Moscow

The Gospel (standing) Matthew 28:16-20

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All

authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated)

The Nicene Creed (standing)

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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.

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

Jean Coleman

Elise Connolly

Hudson Dozier

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

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.

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.

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

Announcements (please be seated)

The Birthday Blessing (those with birthdays in May please stand)

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This fast and festive setting of Psalm 33 by David Bednall moves along in a joyful dance. After an exuberant opening, a lively organ passage leads into a beautiful moment of stillness—the choir unaccompanied— creating an effective contrast before an emphatic closing statement of rejoicing.

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.

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)

Rejoice in the Lord

David Bednall

Rejoice, in the Lord, O ye righteous; For it becometh well the just to be thankful.

Praise the Lord with harp; Sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings.

Sing unto the Lord a new song; Sing praises lustily unto him with a good courage.

For the word of the Lord is true; And all his works are faithful. He loveth righteousness and judgement; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. - Psalm 33

Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

Verleih uns Frieden Felix Mendelssohn

Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, Herr Gott, zu unsern Zeiten. Es ist doch ja kein andrer nicht, der für uns könnte streiten, denn du, unser Gott, alleine. Grant us peace graciously, Lord God, in our time. For there is no one else who can fight for us, but you alone, our God.

- Martin Luther

Communion Hymn (sung by all)

“Christ

be with me”

Composed in Rome on 10 February 1831 during Felix Mendelssohn’s European tour, Verleih’ uns Frieden belongs to the fertile period following the young composer’s early masterpieces, including the String Octet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream overture. Originally scored for winds, strings, and organ, the work is a serene three-verse setting of a prayer for peace. Mendelssohn gradually expands the musical texture: from a hushed, contemplative opening for basses alone to a final verse of radiant warmth for full choir and ensemble. The result is music of extraordinary tenderness and assurance, quietly suggesting that peace itself may be close at hand.

Hymn continues on the next page.

The Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major frames

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Dritter Teil der Clavier Übung (1739). Rich in theological symbolism, the work alludes to the Holy Trinity: E-flat major has three flats, and both movements feature three principal sections and themes.

The majestic Prelude opens as a French overture with crisp dotted rhythms and dramatic echoes, followed by contrasting episodes including a lyrical melody and lively Italianate fugue. The Fugue unfolds in three sections, associated with the Trinity. The first, representing God the Father, is written in solemn stile antico. The second, Christ the Son, is lighter and animated, for manuals alone.

The third, the Holy Spirit, is an exuberant gigue recalling the opening theme with overwhelming energy.

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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 370 v. 1-3, 7

“I bind unto myself today” St Patrick’s Breastplate

Postlude

Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV 552/II Johann Sebastian Bach

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