THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
CHURCH | 9 A.M. APRIL 11, 2021
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 11, 2021
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The Great Fifty Days of Easter have begun. Celebrations last weekend were such a gift to so many and I hope you joined us for our Easter worship services. Our celebrations Re v. D a, continue and we have many ways to rat i r. C G hristopher D. support your Easter journey. Our Easter season theme is Community: Rediscovering One Another. The pandemic has been long, but we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. As our community continues to be vaccinated, we are hopeful that our reopening can continue (more details coming next week). As we reopen, we have the unique opportunity to reconsider how we relate to one another and form our community for the future. This theme will be the focus of our 9 a.m. sermon series and our Easter weekday podcasts. I hope you will join us for worship each Sunday and for daily prayer through our Easter podcast series. I want to make a special plug for the ways we are continuing to support our children and young families during Easter. This Easter season, Saint Michael invites your family to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ by journeying through the “Stations of the Resurrection” (also known as the Way of Light) while creating your own, personalized, Resurrection Peg Doll Set. We’ve already begun this project at my house and I can confirm that it is an excellent experience for our young kids. We still have plenty of Resurrection packets available for anyone who was not able to pick one up at Journey to Easter. Stop by the Reception Desk at Saint Michael to get your family’s today! Please contact Madelyn Ivy with any questions. A big thank you to so many families and individuals who participated in our Lent outreach project, creating and donating nearly 300 housewarming baskets for Austin Street Center. An amazing response! Our care for our neighbors continues this Easter season. Once again, we are collecting new or gently used coats of all sizes to benefit St. Philip’s. Please drop off your coat donations in the collection bins located at the church’s South Entrance. Coats will be dry cleaned, stored, and distributed at the St. Philip’s annual Christmas Store in December.
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9 AM A P R I L 4 – M AY 1 6
SER MO S ER I E SSE &RIES P OD CAST S ENRMON A P R I L 11 – M A Y 2
and 11 AM A SAINT MICHAEL CONTEMPORARY SERMON SERIES
J UN E 21 – 25
IN-PERSON WORSHIP: A limited number of people may attend public worship services. Mask-wearing and social distancing are still required on the Saint Michael campus. Registration for in-person worship services begins online each Monday at 10 AM CT, and tickets can be reserved at saintmichael.org/worshiptickets. Registered attendees can enter through the Saint Michael Episcopal School (SMES) Porte Cochère in the West parking lot due to upcoming construction on the North side of the campus. Health safety guidelines for those coming onto the campus may be found at saintmichael. org/worshiptickets. VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance. Please schedule your group in advance with Tish Visinsky. WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS are permitted outdoors in unlimited numbers, as long as households are distanced and masked. These services may also be held in Saint Michael Chapel, with a limit of 20 people, including church personnel. Please contact Dianne Boyd for more information.
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One of Bach’s most extroverted and exuberant organ works, this prelude and fugue begins with ascending scale in the pedal, answered by arpeggios in the hands. Suddenly, Bach begins a slow section, then a dance, then some shocking and unexpected dissonances in a second, slower section. A very long and active subject (66 notes!) kicks off the fugue, which speeds right along to the end, without any break along the way. Standing
Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532 Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 180 “He is risen”
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The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
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 278 Gloria
William Mathias
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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, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; 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
Acts 4:32-35
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Lector
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the Choir
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Psalm 133 (Anglican chant) Oh, how good and pleasant it is, * when brethren live together in unity! It is like fine oil upon the head * that runs down upon the beard,
Thomas Norris
Upon the beard of Aaron, * and runs down upon the collar of his robe. It is like the dew of Hermon * that falls upon the hills of Zion. For there the LORD has ordained the blessing: * life for evermore. Sequence Hymn Hymn 209, v. 1 & 2 “We walk by faith, and not by sight”
The Gospel
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
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Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After
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he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
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The Gospel of the Lord.
People
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. 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,
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The Reverend Mary Lessmann
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 Lector In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Lector For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. Lector For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. Lector For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. Lector For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Parish Prayers of the People Kathryn Anschutz, Fritz Arko, Tamra & Ross Badgett, Jennifer Ryan Ball, Floyd Beckel, Pauline Brewer, Pat Bywaters, Darrell Calvin, Frances Campbell, Betty Crawford, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Peggy Daniel, Richard DeKnock, Julia Eggers, Margaret Geddings, Linda Rose Goldstein, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Jim Hamlin, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman, Sandra Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Harrison Marcus, Brittany & Bobby Murphy, Heather Nemec, Amanda Neuhoff, Tom Park, Robert Ratelle, Rusty Smith, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, David Tiller, Valerie Guenther Unger, Amy Urban, Jack Day Watson, lll, Catherine Carr Worley
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Lector For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. Lector People
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.
Lector For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, in addition to those listed in the service bulletin, ___. Hear us Lord; People For your mercy is great. Lector We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___. We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever. Lector People
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom, especially for those within our Saint Michael family, ___. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
Concluding Collect
During the season of Easter, we omit the Confession as a way of celebrating Christ’s triumph over sin and the assurance of salvation and new life for all who are joined with him in his death and resurrection. Please be seated for the Announcements
Celebrant
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People
And also with you.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Most glorious Lord of life
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William H. Harris
Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day Didst make Thy triumph over death and sin, And having harrowed hell, didst bring away Captivity thence captive, us to win.
This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy begin, And grant that we for whom Thou didest die, Being with Thy dear blood clean washed from sin, May live for ever in felicity:
William Harris was an English composer, organist, and choirmaster in the 20th century. He worked at Lichfield Cathedral, New College and Christ Church Oxford, and finally at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. Harris frequently set texts by Renaissance poets, a practice that was common among 20th century English composers. The poetry in today’s anthem was written by Edmund Spenser, who is most famous for his epic poem “The Faerie Queene” along the way.
And that Thy love we weighing worthily, May likewise love Thee for the same again; And for Thy sake, that all like dear didst buy, With love may one another entertain. So let us love, dear Love, like as we ought; Love is the lesson which the Lord us taught. - Edmund Spencer
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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. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sac-
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rificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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: Hymn S 128 Sanctus and Benedictus
William Mathias
During the season of Easter, we return to the practice of the Early Church and stand during the Prayer of Consecration and the Post Communion Prayer.
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.”
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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: 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.
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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: S152
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Members of the congregation present in the sanctuary may partake of the consecrated wafers that were handed out upon entry. Standing
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 Deacon
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Concluding Hymn Hymn 206 “O sons and daughters, let us sing!”
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Concluding Antiphon on the next page
O filii et filiae
Postlude Offertoire sur “O filii et filiæ”, Op. 49, No. 2
Alexandre Guilmant
Today’s postlude is based on today’s recessional hymn, the 15th-century “O Filii et filiae”. For the opening and closing of the piece, the familiar hymntune is transposed into the major mode – a clever shift giving a spunky sense of joy. Between these sections, Guilmant has written three variations on the original melody, to show off differing colors of the organ, suited to the shifts of mood in the hymn’s lyrics.
Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. 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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SAINT MICHAEL 101 Sunday, April 18 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM CT | Zoom
Easterbenefiting Coat Drive St. Philip's School and Community Center
Join the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata and the Rev. Mary Lessmann at Saint Michael 101 If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting, and want to learn more about membership, then this is for you! Meet members of our clergy & vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish.
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apr. 6 through Apr. 30 We need your new or gently used coats of all sizes! Drop them off in the collection bins located at the South Entrance. Coats will be stored and distributed at the St. Philip's annual Christmas Store in December.
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NEXT SATURDAY,
JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Volunteer Celebration Wednesday, April 21 5:30–7 p.m. Tent on the West Field
Join us for a celebration to honor our Jubilee volunteers and learn about opportunities for engagement. RSVP by April 14 via our digital e-vite.
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GET CONNECTED! CARE OF CREATION | MY STORY SERIES
RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
Led by Elizabeth Lang Sundays April 11 – May 16 10 AM CT Zoom saintmichael.org/mystory
Led by Chris Girata Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 AM CT Streamed live to our webpage, Facebook, Youtube, and via podcast! saintmichael.org/rbs
“For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies...”
Join Chris for an exciting study of Revelation, one of the most significant apocalyptic books of the Bible. We will consider how this book has been understood (and misunderstood!) throughout Jewish and Christian history, and how it can guide us in our own discipleship today. For questions or to be added to the weekly email list, email Meredith Rose, mrose@saintmichael.org.
“Give us a reverence for the earth as your own creation...” “And God saw that it was good...“ Through prayers, hymns, and scripture our worship praises God for the blessing of creation and invites us to care for God’s created order. In this tough time of the pandemic, many people have found solace and peace in nature. In the midst of the wobbling polar vortex that brought suffering to Texas, we noticed our dependence on resources for life and comfort. What is a faithful response to both our love for and fear of nature? This course will bring together wisdom from our Christian tradition and current knowledge to address how we can protect the earth and preserve ourselves and our fellow creatures. We invite people to join in reading and discussing To Serve and Guard the Earth by Beth Botarski as a way to explore faithful responses to our situation. Instead of listening to a lecture, people will be invited to engage in group discussion, which Dr. Elizabeth Lang will facilitate. For questions or to register, please contact Hannah Fisher, hfisher@saintmichael.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! June 7 – 11 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. West Field
Join the VBS team for Destination Dig! Don’t miss out on your chance to impact the lives of our youngest parishioners in this fun and interactive environment. Youth and adult positions available! If you are interested, please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org, or visit saintmichael.org/vbs.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Become a volunteer! Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to call clients and provide feedback to VNA. In order to effectively call and check-in with clients, ONLY volunteers who are registered can participate using the VNA Meals on Wheels app. Virtual deliveries ensure our vulnerable senior clients can be reminded to eat their meal, check on their well-being, and follow up on any needs in a timely manner. Please contact Christi Morrow, cmorrow@saintmichael.org, for more information.
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) We extend a warm welcome to all those who are attending worship services in person! Here are a few guidelines that will make your time with us safer and more enjoyable. In-person worship is available every Sunday at 9 AM CT (Traditional) and 11 AM CT (Contemporary). Reserve 1 ticket per person (up to 5), beginning at 10 AM CT every Monday: saintmichael.org/ worshiptickets. Consecrated wafers are available during the Distribution of Communion at 12:15 p.m. Livestreams and video recordings of our weekly services continue to be the way that most people participate in worship. Visit saintmichael.org/live to tune in. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: While state guidelines may be changing, diocesan guidelines remain the same: •
Masks are required (ages 2+)
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Maintain at least six feet distance from everyone not living in your household
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No shaking hands, hugs, or any physical contact with people outside your household
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No physical passing of the peace (although eye contact and a wave is encouraged)
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No congregational singing (unless outdoors)
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No passing of the offering plate (you may give as you leave or online at saintmichael.org/give)
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Leave the building immediately after worship ends and socialize outdoors
Sunday services are offered live, streamed, and on-demand, at 9 AM CT, 11 AM CT, and 8 PM CT (online only). Worship with us online: saintmichael.org/live | Worship with us in-person: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets
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