THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: PROPER 25
CHURCH | 9 A.M. OCTOBER 25, 2020
THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 25, 2020
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As we roll into late October, I’m very aware of gratitude. I’m grateful to be part of a faith community that puts love Re , v. D a at the center of our common life. t ir a r. C hristopher D. G We love God through our worship and our generosity. We love one another through our discipleship, by striving to learn and care better each day. We love our neighbors with welcoming arms and hearts of service. Indeed, I am grateful to be in a community that believes, as Bishop Michael Curry said in last Sunday’s interview, “Love is powerful, transformative, free, and freeing to all.” The work of love here at Saint Michael continues! In addition to our regular worship services at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 8 p.m., you’re invited to join us for Outdoor Worship today at 5 p.m. in the west field. This will be an informal service featuring communion and music from our Contemporary Worship Band, so bring lawn chairs or a blanket and dress casually. Today, between our two morning services, we will hold our Fall Parish Meeting online. This is one of two meetings held each year in which we gather the entire parish to report on and make decisions about our common life. At our Fall Parish Meeting, we elect lay leaders to important roles in our church. This year, we will be electing our next Vestry class, as well as Delegates and Alternates to represent us at our Diocesan Convention (the gathering of all Episcopal churches in our diocese). Finally, we need you to be an active supporter of our shared mission and ministry at Saint Michael. Now is the time to make your pledge of support for the discipleship work we will share next year. Please visit our website to watch videos from fellow parishioners and to make your pledge so we can do more and love more as we move confidently into 2021. I am grateful for you!
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DISCIPLESHIP SERMON
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WE E K 7 OF 7 In this last week of our Discipleship sermon series, consider watching both sermon videos as they cover different lessons in our pursuit of being disciples of Christ!
IN-PERSON, STREAMING & ON DEMAND!
SAINT MICHAEL TRADITIONAL “THE WAY OF LOVE”
THE REV. DR. CHRISTOPHER D. GIRATA
SAINT MICHAEL CONTEMPORARY “DISCIPLESHIP: SHARING LIGHT AND LOVE” THE REV. BOB JOHNSTON
See links below for tickets and streaming opportunities.
Meditation. Chant. Candlelight. Prayer. IN-PERSON, STREAMING & ON DEMAND!
Choral Compline Sundays at 8 PM CDT | See links below
IN-PERSON TICKETS SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WORSHIPTICKETS
STREAMING & ON DEMAND
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/LIVE If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 252-7512. If you need non-urgent pastoral support, please contact Katherine Bowen in the pastoral care department at kbowen@saintmichael.org. If you have a prayer request, please let us know at saintmichael.org/prayer.
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WORSHIP AND LEARNING CONTINUE ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation. LIMITED REOPENING: With permission from the Diocese, a limited number of people may attend livestream worship on Sunday at 9 A.M. (Traditional), 11 A.M. (Contemporary), and 8 P.M. (Compline). Attendees must be symptom-free, remain distanced from other households, and wear a mask at all times. Entrance will be from the north side of the building and includes a brief screening. While Eucharist will be celebrated at 9 A.M. and 11 A.M., those wishing to receive consecrated bread should go to Saint Michael Chapel on Sunday between 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Free tickets are available on a first-come, firstserved basis on Monday at 10 A.M. at saintmichael.org/worshiptickets.
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Note: If Highland Park Public Schools return to online-only instruction, we must discontinue attendance at livestream worship and restrict the number of people entering the building.
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FAMILY DAY AT THE FARMERS MARKET
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 | 10 AM - NOON Missing this year’s Barnyard Boo Bash? Then, dress up your kids in their favorite costumes and bring your whole family to our Fall Family Day at the Farmers Market on Halloween morning! This is the last day of the Farmers Market season, so don’t miss out!
WEAR YOUR COSTUME TENT OR TREAT BALLOON ARTISTS CARICATURE ARTISTS SAFE, FAMILY FUN!
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VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance (Colgate Avenue). Only certain groups may return and must schedule with Tish Visinsky, tvisinsky@saintmichael.org, who is handling room reservations. Online and outdoor meetings are the safest way to meet. WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS are permitted in limited numbers in Saint Michael Chapel. Contact Dianne Boyd at dboyd@saintmichael.org. QUESTIONS? Please contact Colleen O’Hara cohara@saintmichael.org, Director of Operations, or Ken Brannon kbrannon@saintmichael.org, Vice Rector.
Holy Eucharist Rite II This prelude, probably written in the middle of Bach’s life, is one of his most beloved and often-played organ works (usually together with its accompanying fugue). One of Bach’s most dramatic preludes, the piece opens with a declamatory solo which chromatically descends. The pedal dramatically enters and sustains a single note while the solo fervently swims around it. Standing, Sung by the Choir Tension gradually builds until concluding on final, triumphant A major chord.
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The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Prelude in A Minor, BWV 543
Johann Sebastian Bach
Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 423 “Immortal, invisible, God only wise”
St. Denio
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, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Seated
The Lesson
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho, and the Lord showed him the whole land: Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negeb, and the Plain— that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar. The Lord said to him, “This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not cross over there.” Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, at the Lord’s command. He was buried in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, but no one knows his burial place to this day. Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died; his sight was unimpaired and his vigor had not abated. The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the period of mourning for Moses was ended. Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him; and the Israelites obeyed him, doing as the Lord had commanded Moses. Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, and for all the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the choir
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Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (Anglican chant) Lord, you have been our refuge * from one generation to another.
Robert W. Lehman
Before the mountains were brought forth, or the land and the earth were born, * from age to age you are God. You turn us back to the dust and say, * “Go back, O child of earth.” For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past * and like a watch in the night. You sweep us away like a dream; * we fade away suddenly like the grass. In the morning it is green and flourishes; * in the evening it is dried up and withered. Return, O Lord; how long will you tarry? * be gracious to your servants. Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; * so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. Make us glad by the measure of the days that you afflicted us * and the years in which we suffered adversity. Show your servants your works * and your splendor to their children. May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; * prosper the work of our hands; prosper our handiwork. Sequence Hymn Hymn 686 “Come thou fount of every blessing ”
Standing, Sung by the Choir
Nettleton We will sing “Come thou font of every blessing” as our Sequence Hymn during our fall series on discipleship which begins today. Its text illustrates some of the many ways discipleship effects our lives.
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The Gospel Gospeler People
Matthew 22:34-46 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’? If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions. Gospeler People Seated Standing
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The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata BCP 358
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. 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.
Parish Prayers of the People Bobby Anderson, Fritz Arko, Lloyd Banks, Laura Blom, Brent Booker, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Frances Campbell, Nicoli Charmoli, Ralph Cousins, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Peggy Daniel, Alison Grage Fleming, Margaret Geddings, Steven Grage, Michael Gratkowski, Richard Grimm, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Jim Hamlin, Travis Harrington, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Kathryn Houseman,
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Jim Howell, Mary Hughes, Lynn Jerabek, Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Emma Lacey, Pam Luce, Melanie McGill, Agustin Martinez, Matthew Massengale, Mary Anne Mihalapolous, Heather Nemec, Amanda Neuhoff, Tom Park, Punkin Power, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Celise Rocha, Sandra Rose, Kathryn Shea, Betty Perry Smith, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, Glenn Wiggins, Mary Jane Williams, Hal Whitaker, Catherine Carr Worley
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. 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
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Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
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Please be seated for the Announcements
The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Jubilate Deo in C
Benjamin Britten
O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his children and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
Benjamin Britten’s “Jubilate Deo” in C Major is one of the most frequently-sung settings of this text. It was premiered at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor College in 1961. Its jubilant character, with melodies that resemble leaping birdsong, pull the listener into the jubilant mood of the Psalm. A hushed inner section starting at “be thankful unto him” provides a moment to reflect on God’s goodness before the opening spiky rhythms and leaping melodies return at “and his truth endureth.”
- Psalm 100 Standing, Sung by the Choir
Presentation Hymn Hymn 380, v. 3 “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”
Old 100th
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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 you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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: Sung by the Choir
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Hymn S 130 Sanctus and Benedictus
Franz Schubert
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.
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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: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant and People
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.
The Celebrant continues
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.
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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
Sung by the Choir
David Hurd
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
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The Dismissal Deacon People
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Concluding Hymn Hymn 482 “Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy”
Postlude Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Standing, Sung by the Choir
Slane
Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach’s Fugue in A Minor is brimming with rhythmic vitality and life. Its subject is unusually long compared with those from other fugues of this composer and this era in general, but has a lyric quality that makes it irresistible. The simplicity and repetitive nature of the fugue subject make it ideal for the composer to experiment with shifting metric accents. As you listen, notice that it sounds like there are sometimes two beats per measure, and sometimes three. This change in meter is not notated in the score, but is instead the aural effect created by clever rhythmic manipulations of the composer.
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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Our second annual All Souls service is our occasion to recollect our Lord’s promises of eternal life with him and to remember all who have departed this life, especially those who are dear to us and our parish. As a Choral Evensong, the service will feature much choral music geared towards offering us comfort.
All Souls’ Evensong Next Sunday, November 1 5:30 PM | Church
We are now offering limited inperson worship opportunities for this live-streamed service. These events are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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God’s Beloved Community Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it (John 14:12-14). Saint Michael isn’t just embarking on another pledge campaign. This isn’t just one more ask on a mountain of worthwhile asks. As a Church, we are being invited to become the Beloved Community that God intends. Our financial giving makes tangible what we proclaim every Sunday – that Christ will come again. Jesus had great confidence in his disciples; more confidence than they had in themselves. They were continually questioning, struggling, tripping, and falling. They found it hard to believe that the kingdom of God would be manifested in them. But after the resurrection, something happened. This confused, grieving, disappointed, lost band of followers received the gift of the Holy Spirit. They found themselves not only pointing to Christ, but becoming Christ in their community. They weren’t just talking about Jesus, they were speaking in his Name. They didn’t just imagine some future healing, they laid hands on people and made them whole. When we say we are the Body of Christ, we don’t just mean that metaphorically. We really are the Body of Christ. In ways that we don’t fully understand, our actions and attitudes, redeemed by the love of Christ, become signposts of God’s kingdom. That’s why Jesus said in the gospel of John: “If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.” As we begin our annual giving campaign, I ask Christ to accomplish at Saint Michael more than we can ask or imagine. I ask for money sufficient to our cause, but more importantly, for hearts transformed in love. I’ve decided to take Jesus at his word, and trust that we will, indeed, do the works that he did and more, not for the sake of our ego or pride, but for the sake of the Holy Spirit, who even now is closing the gap between heaven and earth. With gratitude, The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector
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“He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.’” – Mark 12:41-44
Jay Lipscomb 2020 Senior Warden
Giving to one’s church is something you’re supposed to do. I must confess that while raising and educating our children, saving for their college and for our retirement, Suzanne and I were very happy to simply check off that box. As our involvement at Saint Michael has increased over the years, so has our understanding of what the opportunity to give to one’s church actually is. It’s a gift from God. Saint Michael has continued to be a source of stability during this pandemic. Through imaginative offerings, our church has provided vital support to many when it is most needed which makes our contributions to this effort even more meaningful. We are grateful for the opportunity to support Saint Michael at any time, but especially now.
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) For the past six months, in-person gatherings have been strictly limited by government and church authorities due to COVID-19. Now, with the permission of from our governing bodies, Saint Michael is pleased to be offering limited in-person opportunities for worship and communion. If you and your household are well, we look forward to your presence among us. Our present in-person worship offerings include our three Sunday services and Distribution of Communion. There are limited spots for each engagement, and safety measures have been enacted to ensure the protection of all who join us. Offered every Sunday at our 9 a.m. Traditional, 11 a.m. Contemporary, and 8 p.m. Compline services. Reserve tickets for your household at saintmichael.org/worshiptickets. Each Sunday Saint Michael will admit a limited number of attendees to each of our three worship services. We invite all who desire to attend worship in-person to join us with members of your household. As there is limited assigned seating for each service, you must register your household online beforehand to attend. Tickets to each service are available on a first-come, first-served basis one week at a time beginning on Monday mornings. No one will be admitted without a ticket. Livestreams and video recordings of our weekly services remain available so that all can watch and participate. Visit saintmichael.org/live to tune in. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Tickets will be available one week at a time beginning on Mondays for the upcoming Sunday. Return to saintmichael.org/worshiptickets each week to reserve your tickets. For your safety, the following protocols must be followed while on-site: •
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No distribution of Communion during the livestream services; consecrated bread is available in the Saint Michael Chapel on Sunday at 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
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No coffee or congregating in the church after the service has concluded. The people will exit out the main sanctuary door immediately after the service.
If you have any questions, please email the Rev. Ken Brannon, kbrannon@saintmichael.org, Vice Rector.
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