SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost August 18, 2024
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
WELCOME
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.
August is a busy month as families get a new school year started, and we share our hearts with our most vulnerable neighbors. In addition to our regular worship services, join us for our educational offerings. Details for children and teens can be found on the inside back cover of this bulletin and on our website, and adult classes and other offerings can be found in the separate Sunday News handout available on tables outside the worship space. There is plenty for everyone, so plug in today!
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!
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The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I
The service begins on page 323 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 323
The Summary of the Law BCP 324
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all)
BCP 324
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The First Lesson Proverbs 9:1-6 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 34:9-14 see page 5
The Second Lesson Ephesians 5:15-20 see page 6
The Gospel (standing) see page 6
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
John 6:51-58
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form I
BCP 326
BCP 383
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331
The Peace (standing)
The Holy Communion
BCP 332
Give online by selecting General 2024 from the dropdown menu.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
BCP 336
BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal
BCP 340
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.
Give online by selecting General 2024 from the dropdown menu.
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.
The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist: Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
Prelude
Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all) Hymn 427, v. 1-3
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all) BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The Lesson Proverbs 9:1-6 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 34:9-14 see page 5
The Gospel (standing) see page 6
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John 6:51-58
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Mary Lessmann
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 358
The Prayers of the People: Form III BCP 387
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 360
The Peace (standing) BCP 360
The Holy Communion
Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 426, v. 1-3
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing) BCP 361 Sanctus and Benedictus (sung by all) Hymn S 130
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
364
364 Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 488
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
365 The Blessing The Dismissal
366
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 665, v. 1-3
Postlude
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Almighty God, who hast given thy only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Proverbs 9:1-6
Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls from the highest places in the town, “You that are simple, turn in here!”
To those without sense she says, “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of insight.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 34:9-14
Fear the LORD, you that are his saints, * for those who fear him lack nothing. The young lions lack and suffer hunger, * but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good.
Parish Prayers of the People
As of August 8, 2024
Douglas Ashcraft
Edwin Adams
John Aldridge
Abel Aluart
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
M‘Lou Bancroft
Barbara Hart Bell
Kimberly Brock
Darrell Calvin
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Suzanne Charriere
Sheldon Clements
Carlos Cuellar
Carol Dotson
Kathy Dwight
Tommy Echols
John Flowers
Katherine Forrest
Dick Frazar
Robbie Gellhaus
Jody Guenther
Maggie Hall
Josh Hight
Andrea Hillburn
Henry Hubbell
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
Danny Landeros
Mason Lanphere
Jack Levens
Jenna Long
Dimitri Margetis
David Martin
Shelly Mathis
John Morelock
Keith Nix
Bob Paddock
Bill Power
Jim Riggert
Brad Smith
Jim Smith
Samuel Springer
Byrd Teague
Shea Walker
Michael Wallens
Mary Anne Walters
Katharine Westbrook
Emilynn Wilson
Bill Zeeble
Come, children, and listen to me; * I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who among you loves life * and desires long life to enjoy prosperity? Keep your tongue from evil-speaking * and your lips from lying words. Turn from evil and do good; * seek peace and pursue it.
The Second Lesson Ephesians 5:15-20
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel John 6:51-58
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that
came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
The preceding 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.
AUG
18
†oday at Saint Michael
Adult Formation
7:30 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
11 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
11 AM
Contemporary Church
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
Due to construction, there is no Sunday morning formation today, but adults are invited Thursdays from now – Sept 5 for a Bible Study called “The Promised Land: Living for God Where Culture Is Influenced.”
Learn more at saintmichael.org/adults.
Coming Up for CFM & Youth
10 a.m. | Church Patio and Chapel Narthex
Stop by the Children & Family and Youth Ministry tables to learn about volunteer opportunities for you and your family.
Today | Let’s Taco ’Bout Fall
Youth and CFM, come grab a breakfast taco and learn about the upcoming fall schedule for these ministries.
August 25 | Mission Project
Pick up your family’s take-home mission project which is writing letters to our mission partners in Bolivia.
August 25 | Back-to-School Blessings & Bubbles
Join us for a back-to-school blessing for our students and teachers during church and then join us for bubble bash fun outside!
September 8 | Acolyte, Usher, and Choir Preview
From serving as an usher or acolyte to singing in the choir, there is a way for everyone to serve on Sunday mornings.
September 15 | Welcome-Greeter Ministry Preview
Find out how you can be part of the team who welcomes everyone on Sunday mornings.