THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: TRINITY SUNDAY
CHURCH | 9:00 A.M. JUNE 7, 2020
TRINITY SUNDAY
JUNE 7, 2020 Dear Saint Michael Church,
COMMUNION IS BACK!
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Dear Friends, Our summer online programs are in full swing, and I hope you will take Re v. D a, advantage of them! We have Bible rat i r. C G hristopher D. stories and songs for our youngest children, including weekly Joy worship. We have special programs for adults, such as Pub Theology and the Rector’s Bible Study, as well as weekly Sunday formation. There are so many ways to deepen your discipleship journey this summer.
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I wish, as most of you do, that we could just jump ahead and begin worshipping together as we once did, but with new cases of COVID-19 on the rise in Dallas, our bishop remains committed to caution out of care and concern for the most vulnerable among us. Even with those restrictions in place, I am very grateful to report that Sunday afternoon communion distribution was truly beautiful! Continuing today and every Sunday afternoon into the near future, you are welcome to come to the Saint Michael Chapel to receive the consecrated bread. The chapel is set beautifully to create a holy experience. I can tell you that many who attended last week cried as they stood in that space and shared communion with our clergy. If you’d like to join us this Sunday, please click here for information and to let us know you’re coming. If you are uncertain about the health risks of attending, please email Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org to arrange for communion to be brought to you by one of our trained Lay Eucharistic Visitors. As our world continues to be unpredictable and uncertain, we are invited to find peace in God. You may be frustrated, you may be hurt, you may be angry, you may be sad, but please, be strong and do not give up. God is alive in our community, and we can be the church wherever we are! Blessings of hope,
Priest on Call – If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours, call (214) 232-7512.
Every Sunday | 12 noon - 2 P.M. consecrated bread from our online Eucharist will be distributed to parishioners. To sign up and learn more, visit saintmichael.org/communion.
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Poetry & Faith June 11 7 - 8:30 p.m. On ZOOM New formation Series coming June 21!
Please join the Poetry & Faith discussion group this Thursday evening for our reflective discussion of poetry by Mary Oliver. Open to all at Saint Michael and their friends. Please contact Richard Kilgore in advance for acess to our ZOOM meeting. richard.kilgore@gmail.com.
CURRENT PARISH STATUS as of WED 6/3/20 12:30 p.m. CDT
ONLINE WORSHIP CONTINUES ON SUNDAYS AT 9 A.M. AND 11 A.M. AND ONLINE FORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. To learn more, visit saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation. NEW TIME: Although we are not able to gather in person for public worship, the Bishop has given permission for the safe distribution of consecrated bread on Sundays from 12 noon - 2 P.M. Details, including instructions about how to sign up for a 15-minute slot, are available HERE. BURIALS AND WEDDINGS: Committal ceremonies and weddings may be conducted outdoors as long as people are physically distanced and masked. For more information, please email Dianne Boyd. CHURCH BUILDING: While the church building is currently closed to the public, we are considering ways to let small groups return under certain conditions. FARMERS MARKET: The Farmers Market will resume operations in a safe manner this Saturday. Details may be found on their website. SAINT MICHAEL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (SMES): The school will determine their re-opening policies in light of guidance from the local school district. Details may be found on their website. QUESTIONS? Please contact Ken Brannon, Vice Rector, or Kristen Burk, Executive Assistant to the Vice Rector.
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Bach’s setting of the Lutheran hymn “Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend” (“Lord Jesus Christ, turn towards us”) comes from a collection commonly referred to as the “Leipzig Chorales.” This collection contains late-in-life revisions of works Bach wrote at a much younger age. Their precision of counterpoint represents the thoughtful eye of a master looking back on his earlier Standing work with the wisdom and skill granted by a lifetime of experience. The text of this hymn speaks of God’s people praising him, culminating in a trinitarian final verse: “Honor to the Father and to the son and to the Holy Spirit, on one throne, to the holy Trinity praise and glory in eternity.” Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in E-flat are programmed for this Trinity Sunday because of the trinitarian symbolism embedded within them. These pieces were originally published as the bookends for Bach’s “Clavierübung, Part III.” Between the prelude and fugue are found chorale preludes, duets, and service music of an astounding variety of compositional styles. The bookending prelude and fugue, much like the volume itself, combine divergent idioms to create a seamless whole. The prelude is written in three contrasting styles, symbolizing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Listen for the change in character as the composer moves between these ideas and how the he brings together disparate styles in a unity that reflects the nature of the triune God.
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Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Trio super: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend’ Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude in E-flat Major “St. Anne”, BWV 552 Johann Sebastian Bach Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 362 “Holy, holy, holy”
Nicaea
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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. Hymn S 280 Gloria
Robert Powell
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The Collect of the Day
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 grace, 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, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Seated
The Lesson
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Deacon The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the choir
Psalm 8 (Anglican chant) 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; *
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John Joubert
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, *
even 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
Hymn 370, v. 1 “I bind unto myself today”
The Gospel Gospeler
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
Matthew 28:16-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now 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.” Gospeler
The Gospel of the Lord.
People
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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Seated Standing
The Sermon
The Reverend Greg Pickens
The Nicene Creed 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,
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and the life of the world to come. Amen.
BCP 358
Prayers of the People Form VI In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great.
Parish Prayers of the People Sonia Allen, Jay Angelino, Kathryn Anschutz, Fritz Arko, Laura Blom, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Ralph Cousins, Katy Davis, Martha Dever, Mark Dietz, Diane Grant, Richard Grimm, Jody Guenther, Matthew Horvath, Jim Howell, Lynn Jerabek, Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Harrison Marcus, Cora Mason, Matthew Massengale, Judy Mercer, Babs Owen, Libby Owens, Tom Park, Christopher Pawlo, Shannon Phillips, Punkin Power, Greg Prickett, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Matney Rolfe, Jim Rogers, Sandra Rose, Monti Ann Skeby, Ellis Skinner, Darla Snead, Pat Snider, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Ann Townsend, Valerie Guenther Unger, Don Waddington, Jack Day Watson, lll, Ashley Westgate, Mary Jane Williams, Hal Whitaker, Catherine Carr Worley
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died___, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Concluding Collect 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 give glory, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
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Kneeling
Confession of Sin 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. Absolution 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.
Standing
The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
Please be seated for the Announcements
People
And also with you.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Born in 1912, Celminskis was a Latvian-born Catholic composer working at St. Albert’s church in Riga as well as teaching liturgical music at the Seminary of Riga. The text is a hymn in praise of the Holy Trinity.
Gloria tibi Trinitas
Mamerts Celminskis Gloria tibi Trinitas Aequalis una Deitas Et ante omnia saecula Et nunc et in perpetuum. Glory to you, O Trinity, All equal, one God. From before all ages now, and for evermore.
- Vesperal Antiphon for Trinity Sunday
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Presentation Hymn “Praise God from whom all blesings flow�
Standing
Lasst uns erfreuen
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A 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. 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. For with your co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Being; and we celebrate the one and equal glory of you, O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 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: Eucharistic Prayer continues on the next page
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Sung by All
Kneeling
Hymn S 129 Sanctus and Benedictus
Robert Powell
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.
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:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of
The Celebrant continues
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. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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. Fraction Anthem: S154
David Hurd
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In this time of social distancing, we are united in our faith and in the spiritual reception of the body and blood of Jesus Christ Kneeling
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.
The Post Communion Prayer 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 The Dismissal
Concluding Hymn is located on next page
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Deacon
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People
Thanks be to God.
Concluding Hymn Hymn 607 “O God of every nation”
Llangloffan
Postlude Fugue in E-flat Major “St. Anne”, BWV 552
Johann Sebastian Bach
The Fugue in E-flat is actually a triple fugue, featuring three contrasting themes in succession that are then combined at the conclusion of the piece. The first, symbolizing God the Father, features a slow rhythm and declamatory theme. God the Son’s theme, the second one, is full of fast step-wise runs that bring a new sense of excitement into the piece. The third and final theme, for God the Holy Spirit, is lively and features a leaping theme. Bach’s combination of three disparate themes into one unified piece creates a powerful musical depiction of the Trinity - three persons in one. The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
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