SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost September 20, 2026
11 AM TRADITIONAL Church
WELCOME
The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist: Rite I
Incense will be used throughout the service today.
The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack. The Word of God
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need. Please make sure you pick up a Sunday News handout this morning. It details lots of extra programs between Sundays, such as the new season of Weekday Meditations. As we emphasize the importance of prayer this year, these meditations are an excellent way to incorporate prayer as a regular part of your day. Thousands have been listening, so why not join them. Save the date for the Grand Opening and Dedication of our new building next Sunday, September 27. We will celebrate together at the 10 a.m. hour with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by food, fellowship, and fun that will continue through lunch in the atrium and the plaza. Everyone is welcome, so please bring family and friends to celebrate with us. As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
Prelude Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) “O bless the Lord, my soul” St. Thomas (Williams) The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing) Celebrant People Celebrant
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)
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Hymn S 202
“Glory be to God on high” The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant People Celebrant
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray.
Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson (seated)
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Hymn 411
Jonah 3:10-4:11
When God saw what the people of Nineveh did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. He prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punishing. And now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” And the Lord said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” Then Jonah went out of the city and sat
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down east of the city, and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city. The Lord God appointed a bush, and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort; so Jonah was very happy about the bush. But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” Then the Lord said, “You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?” Lector People Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by Joseph Barnby.
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Psalm 145:1-8
I will exalt you, O God my King, * and bless your Name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless you * and praise your Name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; * there is no end to his greatness. One generation shall praise your works to another * and shall declare your power. I will ponder the glorious splendor of your majesty * and all your marvelous works. They shall speak of the might of your wondrous acts, * and I will tell of your greatness. They shall publish the remembrance of your great goodness; * they shall sing of your righteous deeds. The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness. The Second Lesson (seated)
Lector People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Alleluia” from Wonder, Love, and Praise 848 Choir Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! All Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated)
all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well—since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Philippians 1:21-30
To me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with
The Gospel (standing) Celebrant People
Matthew 20:1-16
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the market place; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me or the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the
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Parish Prayers of the People as of September 9, 2026 John Aldridge Christine Andrews James Baird Barbara Hart Bell Len Bourland Linda Brown Sherrill Brown Helen Bustamante Karen Callon Darrell Calvin Cosette “Coco” Cathey Barbara Jean Chock Carolyn Cochran Jean Coleman Frances Culp Barbara Dewes Michael Estill Kristen Ewing Sande Wilkinson Ford Osward Gonzalez Jody Guenther Eileen Hudnall Hannum Hayes Harriman Roberto Hernandez Barbara Hornback Amanda Huerta Virginia Broughton Hunter Lynne Kent Julie Kenrick John Khoury Danny Landeros Janey McIntire Lowe Jose Ernesto Lugo Margie McCummins Sandy McDonough Sharon McGannon Sarah Margaret Mannes Dimitri Margetis Michael Matamoros Tink Moir Heather Nemec Aleida Oehlke Inge Oncken 6
same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Celebrant People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Reverend David M. Faulkner
The Nicene Creed (standing) All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People (standing)
BCP 328
Celebrant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world. Lector
Almighty and everliving God ...
Celebrant Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. People Amen. Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling) Celebrant
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
All
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
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 goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace (standing) Celebrant People
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit.
Announcements (please be seated) The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Sitivit Anima Mea
Peggy Patterson Cynthia Phillips Lynne Remy Jim Riggert Celso Rocha Kristen Romo Zoe deRopp Danny Schnacker Ryan Scott Craig Short Arden Showalter Hank Showalter Lillian Smart Brad Smith Chad Smith Lauren Steinfels Fadey Suleiman Samuel Tanksley Jamie Taussig Byrd Teague Zach Threat Carla Thomas Renee Torres Chasity Wallace Keller Webster Henry Wheeler Lamar Wilson Karen Winn Mary Wolf Stephen Wycokoff Beth Ygartua Dereck Zachary To make a gift scan this QR code.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Sitivit anima mea ad Deum fortem vivum: quando veniam et apparebo ante faciem Dei mei, quis dabit mihi pennas sicut columbae, et volabo et requiescam?
Anthem continues on the next page.
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Palestrina's "Sitivit anima mea" is the second part of his beloved motet "Sicut cervus." While "Sicut cervus" sets the opening verses of Psalm 42, "Sitivit anima mea" continues the text with the soul's longing for God. Together, the two form a unified meditation on spiritual thirst and the desire for God's presence, Palestrina's flowing polyphony lending each phrase quiet intensity and devotion.
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. 8
Likewise, 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.”
My soul thirsts for the mighty and living God: When I come and appear before the face of my God, who will give me wings, like those of a dove, so that I may fly and rest? - Psalm 42:2-4 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)
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.
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, The Sanctus (standing, sung by all)
Hymn S 114
“Holy, holy, holy”
Please kneel as you are able as the Celebrant continues ... ... 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.”
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread (sung by all) “Alleluia”
Hymn S 152
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. 9
Celebrant
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) Richard Farrant, who worked in the Chapel Royal and at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was a key figure in early English choral music. This small but classic anthem reflects the period's focus on clarity of text, with transparent, expressive vocal lines that let the prayerful words shine—a moving example of how early Church of England composers combined musical beauty with liturgical purpose.
Lord for thy tender mercy’s sake
Richard Farrant
Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past and give us grace to amend our sinful lives; to decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee now and evermore.
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- Lidley’s Prayers (1566) Communion Hymn (sung by all)
Hymn 341
“For the bread which you have broken” Omni die The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The Dismissal (standing)
“Sing praise to God who reigns above” Mit Freuden zart Postlude
Joy! A Children’s Service Parish Hall South
10 AM Education for All Ages
11 AM Contemporary Parish Hall South
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Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
9 AM Traditional Church
The Blessing (kneeling)
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Hymn 408
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EDUCATION CLASSES
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Faith & Practice | Anglican Communion Today Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon & the Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe Explore Anglicanism today through its Instruments of Communion, their contributions, and proposals reshaping their role for tomorrow’s Church. Engaging the Word | Testimony to Grace Room 203 | Led by Dr. Tim Smith Explore Paul’s letter to the Romans, discovering the gospel, grace, and enduring themes that have shaped Christian faith. Class for Parents | Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It Room 212 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle Help your children pursue excellence with balance, resilience, and Gospel-centered purpose amid today’s pressures and expectations.
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Godly Play: PreK (Room 213), Kindergarten (Room 211), 1st Grade (Room 218) One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade (Room 209) Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade (Room 207) Our nursery is now available on the 1st floor, near the elevators, in rooms: Childcare North: Up to 24 months Childcare South: 25 – 36 months
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