SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 6, 2026
9 AM TRADITIONAL Church
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The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist: Rite II The service begins on page 355 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, found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways to help with anything you need. Our new Sunday classes are also in full swing, so check the back of your bulletin for the schedule of classes for all ages during the 10 a.m. hour. There are many to choose from, and we hope you’ll find one that fits your needs. Be sure to pick up a Sunday News handout for details about programs happening throughout the week, including those offered by the Women and Men of Saint Michael. A new season of Weekday Meditations begins Monday, September 14. As we emphasize the importance of prayer this year, these meditations are a wonderful way to make prayer a regular part of your day. Thousands have been listening, so why not give it a try? Save the date for the Grand Opening and Dedication of our new building on Sunday, September 27. We’ll celebrate together during the 10 a.m. hour with a ribbon cutting, followed by food, fellowship, and fun through lunch in the atrium and plaza. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends to celebrate with us! As we prepare to worship together, take a moment to 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 we hope to see you again soon!
Prelude Welcome Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
“All creatures of our God and King” Lasst uns erfreuen 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, 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.
Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)
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Hymn S 280
“Glory to God” The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant People Celebrant
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lesson (seated)
CONNECT WITH US
Hymn 400, v. 1-3, 7
Children ages three through eight are invited to proceed to children’s chapel by exiting through the east doors at the back of the nave; they will return to the nave following the Peace.
Ezekiel 33:7-11
You, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life. Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgres-
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Chanted by the Choir to a psalm setting by John Jones.
sions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?
ever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Psalm (seated)
Psalm 119:33-40
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Alleluia” from Wonder, Love, and Praise 848
Choir Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! All Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Matthew 18:15-20
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, what4
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
The Nicene Creed (standing)
Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, * and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; * I shall keep it with all my heart. Make me go in the path of your commandments, * for that is my desire. Incline my heart to your decrees * and not to unjust gain. Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; * give me life in your ways. Fulfill your promise to your servant, * which you make to those who fear you. Turn away the reproach which I dread, * because your judgments are good. Behold, I long for your commandments; * in your righteousness preserve my life.
The Gospel (standing)
The Sermon (seated)
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.
Parish Prayers of the People as of August 26, 2026 James Albergo John Aldridge Christine Andrews Rami Angir James Baird Kingsley Baker Barbara Hart Bell Len Bourland Linda Brown Helen Bustamante Karen Callon Darrell Calvin Cosette “Coco” Cathey Barbara Jean Chock Carolyn Cochran Jean Coleman Barbara Dewes Michael Estill Kristen Ewing Sande Wilkinson Ford Ruthie Garrett Jody Guenther Eileen Hudnall Hannum Roberto Hernandez Josh Hight Barbara Hornback
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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 Peggy Patterson Jim Riggert Celso Rocha Kristen Romo Zoe deRopp Danny Schnacker Ryan Scott Arden Showalter Hank Showalter Lillian Smart Brad Smith Chad Smith Lauren Steinfels Fadey Suleiman Jamie Taussig Byrd Teague Renee Torres Travion Waites Keller Webster Henry Wheeler Lamar Wilson Karen Winn Mary Wolf Stephen Wycokoff Beth Ygartua Dereck Zachary 6
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: Form VI (standing) Celebrant
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
People
For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Lector People
For Donald, our President; for Greg, our Governor; for Eric, our Mayor; and for this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Lector People
For the just and proper use of your creation; 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.
Celebrant Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling) Celebrant All
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 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.
Celebrant 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.
Lector For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
The Peace (standing)
Lector People
For Sarah, Archbishop of Canterbury; Sean, our Presiding Bishop; Rob our Bishop; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.
Announcements (please be seated)
Lector People
For those on the Saint Michael prayer list, __, and for the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.
Lector People
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. [Thanksgivings]. We will exalt you, O God our King; 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 ___.] Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
Celebrant People
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) There is a Balm in Gilead There is a balm in Gilead, To make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead, To heal the sin sick soul. Sometimes I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. There is a balm in Gilead, To make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead, To heal the sin sick soul.
Carl W. Haywood
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Dr. Carl W. Haywood earned master's degrees in Organ and Choral Conducting from Southern Methodist University. A soughtafter clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor, he works with schools, colleges, and churches nationwide, serving as national conductor for 105 Voices of History. His arrangement of the spiritual "There Is a Balm" draws on the balm of Gilead, its lush harmonies deepening a message of solace and renewal. Anthem contiunes on the next page.
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If you cannot sing like angels, If you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, And say “He died for all.”
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.”
There is a balm in Gilead, To make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead, To heal the sin sick soul.
Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All
- African-American Spiritual Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 380, v. 3
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 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.
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.
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:
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing) Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People
The Sanctus (standing, sung by all)
Hymn S 128
“Holy, holy, holy”
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
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Michael and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
Please kneel as you are able. We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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.”
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 (kneeling, sung by all)
Hymn S 154
“Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia” Celebrant
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
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
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) Harold Friedell, a respected composer, organist, and teacher, served churches throughout New York and New Jersey. A renowned leader within the American Guild of Organists, he worked at St. Bartholomew’s in New York City and taught at Union Theological Seminary. “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” sets beautiful text to a memorable melody, describing the power and importance of the Eucharist and the community it forms when “two or three are met together, thou [O God] art in the midst of them.”
Draw us in thy Spirit’s tether
Harold W. Friedell
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now thy garment’s hem. As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make us sacraments of thee, That be caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve thee faithfully.
The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) 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 (kneeling)
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Joy! A Children’s Service Parish Hall South
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Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Postlude
9 AM Traditional
10 AM Education
The Dismissal (standing)
“Christ is made the sure foundation” Westminster Abbey
7:30 AM Traditional
Hymn 593
“Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
06 Saint Michael Chapel
- Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Communion Hymn (sung by all)
SEPT
Hymn 518
11 AM Contemporary Parish Hall South
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EDUCATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing
Adults
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Faith & Practice | Anglican Reformation Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Explore the Anglican Reformation’s history, theology, key figures, and lasting impact on Anglican identity and The Episcopal Church today. 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.
Youth Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B
Children
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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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