SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II
11:00 A.M.
October 1, 2023
Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us shout for joy
To the Rock of our saving help; come.
Come with thanksgiving and psalms; let us raise our voice
To the Source of our present help; come.
For the Lord is a great God; Mighty King over all gods.
In his hands are the caverns of the earth.
Come, let us bow to the floor, let us bend our knee
To the will of our Maker Lord; come.
For the Lord is a great God; Mighty King over all gods.
In his hands are the caverns of the earth, And the heights of the hills are his, And the depths of the seas are his, With his hands he has formed the whole wide world.
He is our God, we are the people of his land and the sheep of his hand. He is our God, we are the people of his land and the sheep of his hand. He is our God, we are the people of his land and the sheep of his hand. Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
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For the Lord is a great God; Mighty King over all gods. In his hands are the caverns of the earth, And the heights of the hills are his, And the depths of the seas are his, With his hands he has formed the whole wide world.
From Matins & Vespers, released September 17, 2021 Written by Ryan Flanigan (BMI), © 2021 Ryan Flanigan Music (BMI), Common Hymnal Digital (BMI) (admin by IntegratedRights.com); CCLI# 7183220
OPENING ACCLAMATION
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.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The word of the LORD came to me: What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, says the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Know that all lives are mine; the life of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine: it is only the person who sins that shall die. … Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is unfair.”
Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for
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THE LESSON EZEKIEL 18:1-4, 25-32
the iniquity that they have committed they shall die. Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die. Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord GOD. Turn, then, and live.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SONG BUILD MY LIFE
Worthy of ev'ry song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You
Jesus the name above ev'ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
Jesus the name above ev'ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe
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We live for You
We live for You
Chorus X2
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
Bridge X2
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation I will put my trust in You alone And I will not be shaken
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
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THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 21:23-32
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one
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another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. “What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Christ.
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, 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.
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SERMON THE REVEREND MARY LESSMANN
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 IV
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Lord, in your mercy
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Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
CONCLUDING COLLECT
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
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.
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.
THE PEACE
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
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OFFERTORY SONG
We will feast in the house of Zion
We will sing with our hearts restored
He has done great things we will say together
We will feast and weep no more
We will not be burned by the fire
He is the Lord our God
We are not consumed by the flood Upheld protected gathered up
We will feast in the house of Zion
We will sing with our hearts restored
He has done great things we will say together
We will feast and weep no more
In the dark of night before the dawn
My soul be not afraid
For the promised morning oh how long
Oh God of Jacob be my strength
We will feast in the house of Zion
We will sing with our hearts restored
He has done great things we will say together
We will feast and weep no more
Every vow we’ve broken and betrayed
You are the faithful one
And from the garden to the grave Bind us together bring shalom
We will feast in the house of Zion
We will sing with our hearts restored He has done great things we will say together
We will feast and weep no more
WE WILL FEAST IN THE HOUSE OF ZION
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COMMUNION RITE II PRAYER B
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.
[ Here the Celebrant includes a proper preface ]
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:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
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.”
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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, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
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 [ 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.
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,
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and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia
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 SONG COME TO ME
I don’t delight in sacrifice I don’t require an offering
A broken heart I won’t despise
Whatever you have is enough to bring Whatever you have is enough to bring
Come to me, all you that are weary
Come to me, and let your rest be found
Come to me, you lost and heavy laden
Come to me and lay your burdens down
You striving works are all in vain
My steadfast love is all you need
I’ll bear your sorrow, feel your pain
So run to my side, you’ll be set free
So run to my side, you’ll be set free
Come to me, all you that are weary
Come to me, and let your rest be found
Come to me, you lost and heavy laden
Come to me and lay your burdens down
Stay with me
Be still and know
I’ll be your peace
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You’re not alone
Come to me, all you that are weary
Come to me, and let your rest be found
Come to me, you lost and heavy laden
Come to me and lay your burdens down
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 peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
CLOSING CHORUS CHORUS 1 OF CAVERNS
For the Lord is a great God; Mighty King over all gods. In his hands are the caverns of the earth.
From Matins & Vespers, released September 17, 2021
Written by
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS
Sundays, Now – October 29 | 12:15–1:30 PM | Coke Room
Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata and the Rev. Mary Lessmann
The Episcopal Christians class is for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael and All Angels, or members who want to revisit the core features of our belief and practice.
This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. Episcopal Christians also serves as Confirmation preparation. Led by Chris Girata, Mary Lessmann, and the Rev. Andrew Grosso. The topics for this four-week course are:
Week 1: Our Anglican Heritage
Week 2: Bible & Spiritual Formation
Week 3: Worship & Sacraments
Week 4: Next Steps
Lunch is available for purchase and childcare is available with advanced registration. For more info or to register, scan the QR code or contact Beth Igoe bigoe@saintmichael.org
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
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From kittens to chickens, guppies to puppies, our clergy will be blessing all pets great and small. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community. A short liturgy will be led by the clergy followed by individual pet blessings. Each pet will receive a St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Refreshments for pets and their humans will be served. We are partnering with VNA’s Meals on Wheels Pet Program for an animal outreach project. Bring your pets to be blessed and help us bless the pets of others!
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“The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey
Now – November 19 | Saint Michael Chapel
In this study, you’ll gain a new and deeper perspective on Jesus’ ministry and teachings. Come meet Jesus again with new eyes!
Class For Parents: “The Tech-Wise Family”
Now – November 12 | Theater
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for children. It’s about developing wisdom, character, and courage in how we use digital media rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world’s knowledge at our fingertips.
Introduction to “The Book of Common Prayer”
October 1 | Coke Room
In this class, you will learn about the Book of Common Prayer and be equipped to utilize its wealth of resources for spiritual devotion, growth and worship.
The Fifth Gospel: “The Land and the Bible”
Sundays, October 8 – November 19
Led by the Dr. Tim Smith
In this class, you will be introduced to the land of the Bible, how it influences the text and the life and faith of those in God’s story and be equipped to see those influences as you read and seek to understand Scripture.
SAINT MICHAEL READER’S BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, October 3 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | The Parlor
Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Join the Saint Michael Book Club to enjoy reading a great book each month and join in conversation about what stood out for you, what you liked or didn’t like, and how the author touched you. For more information, please contact Ann Mills acmills3225@gmail.com.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 5 | 10:30 a.m.
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“Living Well and Strong” with Lee Ann Silhan, M.D.
Dr. Silhan has a positive message and how-tos in maximizing the Golden Times in our lives when there is more time for continued growth in many interesting ways. All are invited! Reservations required, includes lunch. For questions, please contact Bonita Frederick 214.728.6400.
THE PASTORAL EPISTLES: WRESTLING WITH DISCIPLESHIP
Wednesday Evenings, Now – October 25
6 - 7:30 p.m. | Chapel Conference Room
This rich collection of texts offers insight to the early Christian Church. This class delves into the complexities of these texts, exploring their significance for contemporary discipleship and examines themes of personal piety, teaching in the church, and the role of “good works” in our lives. We will gain a deeper appreciation for the Pastoral Epistles and their relevance to modern discipleship. To register, email The Rev. Christian Basel at cbasel@saintmichael.org.
AGING AND FULFILLING OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE: FINISHING WELL
Led by Chick Deegan and Mary Ann Webster
10 a.m. – Noon | October 12 – December 7 | Parlor
Carol Osborne writes, “Admittedly, establishing and maintaining both a hopeful and realistic vision of the aging process...challenges the best of us.” Aging provides the opportunity to redefine who we are in this season of life. We will explore how to thrive with purpose, and leave a legacy that reflects our God-given gifts. Using Bible verses, quotes from wise elders, and poetry, our time together will include discussion, reflection, and sharing. For more info, please contact Chick Deegan deeganchicke@aol.com.
NATIVITY PAGEANT AUDITIONS
Sundays, October 15 & 22 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Theatre
Calling all 3rd-8th graders! Sign up to audition for this year’s Nativity pageant and be a part of a wonderful tradition here at Saint Michael to share the story of Jesus’ birth with everyone! All those who audition will receive a part. Scan the QR code to sign up for a time slot! *Children ages 3 – 2nd grade will be able to sign up to participate in late November.
Young Adults
NEW YOUNG ADULT FORMATION CLASS
Sundays at 10 a.m. | Room 224
Your 20’s and 30’s are full of transitions, questions, and milestones. This class is a place to pray, learn, serve, and give in the context of genuine community as you grow your relationship with God and others. Meet other young adults through Sunday Bible studies, social events, and serving opportunities. Contact Rob Springer-Kyle at 903.405.7447 or at rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org
