are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he !’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them. When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will g ain your souls.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing)
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
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,
Parish Prayers of the People
As of November 5, 2025
James Albergo
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Carol Armstrong
Don Baty
Larry Been
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Shirley Blackman
Len Bourland
Dianna Bowen
Elise Broer
Helen Bustamante
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Chris Chancelor
Carolyn Cochran
Jean Coleman
Carlos Cuellar
Sonja Elliston
John Ferguson
Joel Forrest
Jean Fuller
Curtis Green
Jody Guenther
Amy Heller
Roberto Hernandez
Josh Hight
Earle Hill
Barbara Hornback
Jack Hubbell
Wade Hyde
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
John Khoury
David Koncak
Danny Landeros
Frank Lauinger
Kenneth Lindh
Maggie Little
Tom Luce
Leigh Ann McCartin
Lector For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; George and Wayne our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For Donald, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor; for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector
We give you thanks for___. For this city, for every cit y and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, especially those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
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Celebrant Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all g oodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace (standing)
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Staff Singers)
Mary Lynn Lightfoot’s “A Jubilant Song” is an energetic and uplifting choral piece that celebrates the joy of singing. Known for her accessible and expressive music for young voices, Lightfoot is a widely published American composer and editor with a strong background in music education. This piece reflects her gift for writing music that is both musically engaging and rewarding for singers, combining rhythmic vitality with clear melodic lines and a positive, spirited message.
A Jubilant Song Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Cantate Domino canticum novum.
Sing to the Lord a new jubilant song!
Cantate Domino canticum novum omnis terra.
Sing to the Lord all the earth!
Let the sea roar and the floods clap their hands!
Let the hills sing together for joy!
Let the heavens and the earth all rejoice, For the Lord is greatly to be praised!
Proclaim God’s salvation!
Declare God’s great glory!
Lift up a jubilant song and make joyful noise!
Cantate Domino canticum novum.
Sing to the Lord a new jubilant song!
Cantate Domino canticum novum omnis terra.
Sing to the Lord all the earth! O, sing!
Cantate Domino.
- Traditional Latin and the Psalms
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant L ift up your hearts.
People We lift them up unto the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
People It is meet and right so to do.
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.
Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing,
Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 114
“Holy, holy, holy”
Please kneel as you are able.
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice forthe whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.
For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
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.
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.
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.
L ikewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.
And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;
By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ hath 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 (sung by all) Hymn S 152
“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.
Communion Hymn (sung by all) Hymn 635
“If thou but trust in God to guide thee” Wer nur den lieben Gott
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Wohl mir, das ich Jesum habe, BWV 147 Johann Sebastian Bach
Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe, O wie feste halt ich ihn,
Dass er mir mein Herze labe, Wenn ich krank und traurig bin.
Jesum hab ich, der mich liebet
Und sich mir zu eigen gibet; Ach drum lass ich Jesum nicht, Wenn mir gleich mein Herze bricht.
What joy for me that I have Jesus, oh how firmly I hold on to him so that he may make my heart rejoice, when I am sick and mournful. I have Jesus, who loves me
Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Wohl mir, das ich Jesum habe” from Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147) expresses the joy and assurance of faith in Christ. The piece features a flowing, lyrical melody over warm, gently pulsing harmonies, capturing both the serenity and heartfelt devotion of the text. Its elegant phrasing and radiant sound make it one of Bach’s most beloved cantata movements, offering listeners a moment of contemplative joy.
Anthem continues on the next page.
Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners:
Karis Adam
Julie and Mike Allen
Elaine and Christopher Anderson
Laura Anderson
John Andrlik
Mary Andrlik
Greg and Dee Ann Anigian
Marilyn Augur
Ginger and Allen Baden
Margaret M. Badgett
Elizabeth Baker
Jan and Barry Baldwin
Mary and George Baldwin
Bill Bancroft
Pam Barbera
Joan and Jim Barklow
Susan and Bill Barnett
Susan Barnicoat
Kay and Rick Barry
Mark Barton and Sylvia Alicea
Steve Beckham
Christy Bednar
Emily and Baxter Billingsley
Michael and Katherine Blachly
Monique and Tom Black
Steve Black
Amy and Gary Blackie
Kalita Blessing
Laura and Dan Boeckman
Beth and Lanny Boeing
Susan and David Boldrick
Matt Bomberger
Susan Bort
Katherine and Darren Boruff
Julie and Bill Borus
Allison and Chris Bovard
Jim Bovard
Ken and Rachel Brannon
Gretchen and Reiner Brasch
Gayl Braymer
Marla and Tony Briggle
Margaret and David Briggs
Kimberley and Phillip Brooks
Adele Broughton
Bart Brown
Ginger Brown
Victoria and Stuart Brown
Gail and Jim Browne
Elizabeth and Bob Buchanan
Susan Buddendorf
Pamela Busbee
Julie and Chuck Butterworth
Janice and Ashburn Bywaters
Kathleen and Ban Bywaters
Galen Elliott and Henry Cadle
Mary Agnes Cain
Louise Caldwell
Lauren Callon
Lynne and Bob Campbell
Edna and Mark Cannata
Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon
Peggy Carr
Ellen and Chris Carrie
Carol and Dick Carrington
Melissa and James Carry
Cindy and Julian Carter
Suzie and Ed Cary
Becky and Mike Casey
Jean and John Casey
Merrilee and Michael Cate
Rachel and Aaron Cathey
Margaret Cervin
Betsy and Jim Chambers
Vicki and Bob Chapman
Charles Chernosky
Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut
Kelley and Brian Christian
Michelle and David Cicotte
Amy and Robert Clark
Chris Clark
Gail and Bob Clark
Jennifer and Coley Clark
Kendall And Craig Clark
Nita and Cullum Clark
Garland and Mike Cohlmia
Anne Coke
Judy Cole
Linda Coleman
Autumn and Michael Collins
Leslie and George Conant
Carter and Bruce Conway
Katy and Michael Cosby
Maura and Tim Costello
Harriet and Ralph Cousins
Ann Marie Cowdrey
Chandler and Graves Cowsar
Anne Kuehl Crawford and M. Brent Crawford
Sarah and Ross Crawford
Hillary and Charlie Cullum
Ginny and Rick Currey
Ben Curry
Mason and Allen Custard
Maria & Richard D’Antoni
Kelly and Beck Dando
Lynn and Peter Dauterman
Deborah McMurray and Glen Davison
Debra and Michael Decker
Anne and Brian Dethrow
Janet and Lee Dettra
Elaine and Dennis Disney
Mary Adair and Dee Dockery
Michael Dorbandt
Rozi and Bill Doreen
Melvyn Douglas
Kay and Robert Dozier
Ann Dunbar
Eleanor Durham
Ann and Bob Dyer
Sally Earnest
John Ellerman
Stacy and Chris Elliston
Lisa and David Elrod
Debra and Thomas Erickson
Mike and Joyce Ernst
Joan Faubion
Pauline Newton and Steve Fellows
Denise Fenton
Sarah and Tom Fenton
Sherry and John Ferguson
Terese Finitzo
Wendy Finley
Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts
Charlotte Flowers
Kate and Matthew Flume
Debbie and David Fosdick
Lou M. Fouts
Kathryn and Jim Francis
Cookie Frazar
Kevin D. Frazar
Bonita Frederick
Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell
Ruthie Garrett
Pamela Germany
Cindy and Kevin Gill
Dare and Dale Gillette
Eric Gilmour
Nicole and Chris Girata
Mimi and Pax Glenn
Sue and Andrew Gray
Carolyn Gregg
Louise and Tom Gresham
Louise Griffeth
Charles Groves
Jody Guenther
Mary Kay and Larry Guevel
Whiteny and Matt Hagan
Katy Jane and Patrick Halpin
Eileen Hudnall-Hannum and Fred Hannum
Marilyn Harbison
Joanne Hardaway
Electra and Jeff Harelson
Lou Harlas and Gayla Kading
Marianne and Michael Harmuth
Nancy and Howell Harralson
Amanda and Neil Harris
John Hardaway
Zoe and Todd Hart
Jan Hart Black
Judy and Joe Hawley
Kathy Hayes
Lisa Hays
Elizabeth and Jeff Helfrich
David and Mary Henderson
Joannie and Chuck Hensley
Beverly and Richard Herrscher
Carol Hill
Sarah Hobbs
Ann and Lee Hobson
Carol and John Holden
Barbara H. Hollis
Mary Louise and David Hopson
Ann and Frank Houseman
Christi and Warren Houser
Elizabeth and Todd Howard
Bitsy and Matt Hudnall
Bea and Walt Humann
Jeanie and Gary Huselton
Cliff and Elizabeth Hutchinson
Layne Jackson
Vincent James
Jane and Pat Jenevein
Kathy and Patrick Jenevein
Lynn and David Jennings
Libby Norwood and Robert Johnson
Susan and Gene Johnson
Bonnie and James Jones
Nancy Perot and Rod Jones
Carolyn and Pete Joost
Kate Juett
Mary and Steve Kardell
Kathy and Kevin Kelley
Jim Kerr
Nancy and Mike Kerr
Andrew Key
Susie and John Khoury
Susan and Richard Kibbey
Dawn and Lewis Kinard
Barbara and Jerry King
Camille and Scottow A. King
Wendy and Edward King
Kristin Kline
Kate and Ryan Kneipper
Paul Krawietz
Cynthia L. Lane
Bettina and Herman Lang
Elizabeth and John Lang
LeAnne and Bob Langholz
Julie Springer-Larimore and David Larimore
Chuck Lathem
Kathleen and Frank Lauinger
Elizabeth Law
Karen Lawrence
Kathy and Gary Lawrence
Mary and Russ Lessmann
Martha Lewis
Janie Lewis Richard
Elaine and Kenneth Lindh
Caroline and Jarrett Link
Maggie Lipscomb
Anne Coke Long
Jo Loomis
Pam and Tom Luce
Prudence and John Mackintosh
Catherine and Douglas Macmahon
Jeanie Madeley
Martha Mahaffey
Mandy and Clayton Main
Stacey and Ken Malcolmson
Peter and Amy Malin
Ted Manikas
Catherine Marrs
Shirley Marsh
Bob Marshall
Joni Martin
Alex Martindale
Cora and Harry Mason
Ruth B. Mason
Sissey and Mike Massad
Shelly Mathis
Sam Mauldin
Lawrence Maxwell
Leslea and Frank McCabe
Pam McCallum
Vicki and Justin McCarty
Mac McClure and Rachael Jones
Melissa and Don McCoy
Rebecca and Ed McDaniel
Linda and John McFarland
Reggie and John McFarland
Sharon and Bill McGannon
Eliza and William McGee
Lizbeth McGee
Aleta McGhee
Jane and Ray McGowen
Diane McGrath
Victoria and Hunter McGrath
Shirley and Bill McIntyre
Mary Ruth McKenney
Gretchen McKenzie
Mary Kay and Scott McLaughlin
Patricia McMichael Nash
Jerry McNabb
Anne McNamara
Lucy McRae Vollet
Margaret M. Mebus
Rebecca and Stephen Miller
Barbara Kennard and Brady Millican
Ann Mills
Kate and Tyler Minnich
Dick Mitchell
Tricia and Mark Monfrey
Patti and John Monger
Minda and Gary Moor
Caroline and Doug Moore
Molly Moore
Pat and Don Moore
Carolyn and John Morelock
Mary S. Morgan
Dawn and Allan Morrill
Christi and Cory Morrow
Midge and Bob Moseley
Jennifer and Noble Nash
Byron Neuhoff
Diana and Geoff Newton
Naomi Nganga
Hank Nichols
Carrie and Robert Nicoud
Lee O’Brien
Anne and Blair Oden
Becky and Ron Odlozil
Christine and Kurt Oesterling
Colleen O’Hara
Liz Oliphant
Christine and Warren Paddock
Clare Pardue
Carolyn and Hoddy Peck
Betsy and Ron Pedersen
Gray-Leigh Peeler
Holly and Carlos Pena
Katherine and Bob Penn
Mary Ruth and Jim Perkins
Heidi and Tim Perry
Teresa Person
Kathryn and Craig Peters
Pressley and Jamey Peters
Callie and Malcolm Petersen
Sally and Chris Pfeiffer
Emily and John Phillips
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
Sallie Plummer
William Power
Pat and Claude Prestidge
Myra J. Walker and R. Eben Price
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Deena and Barry Pryor
J. and Elizabeth Puckett
Eleanor and Richard Putnam
Betty Quelch
Olivia and Andrew Rafkin
Lutetia S. Raley
Ann Ramsey
Kelly and Michael Reddell
Wade Reece and Anne Snider Reece
Kristin and Ricky Rees
Gay and Randy Rekerdres
Liz Respess
Gloria Reynolds
Helen Reynolds
Debbie and Tom Rhodus