SAINT MICHAEL
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All Angels Episcopal Church
The Second Sunday After Easter April 27, 2025
9 AM TRADITIONAL Church
WELCOME
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Happy Easter! 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.
I encourage you to continue your discipleship commitment throughout this Easter season. Our theme this Easter is “The Great Promise.” The celebration of Easter is a renewal of the promise that God’s kingdom is at hand. We are part of God’s kingdom work, and every time we choose to love, we draw closer to the fullness of that promise. Last Monday, we launched the Easter season series of Weekday Meditations, and I encourage you to make these special meditations part of your weekday spiritual discipline. Please take a look at our Sunday News for upcoming special events and community moments, including those hosted by the Women and Men of Saint Michael, and register 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 Second Sunday After Easter
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
Prelude
Chaconne from Suite No. 2 in D Georg Böhm
Welcome
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 205, v. 1, 3-5
“Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” Gelobt sei Gott
The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Celebrant 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) Hymn S 278
“Glory to God in the highest”
The Collect of the Day (standing)
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.
The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the marriage of Caroline Cyrier and Michael Bullard.
In his keyboard music, Georg Böhm demonstrates a broad interest in various musical genres, skillfully integrating them into an eclectic yet cohesive personal style. His works are improvisatory in character, marked by clear harmonic direction and subtle melodic writing.
Children ages three through eight are invited to meet a member of our ministry staff by the pulpit to be escorted to children’s chapel; they will return to the congregation following the Peace.
Chanted by the
When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated) Psalm 150 Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy temple; * praise him in the firmament of his power.
Praise him for his mighty acts; * praise him for his excellent greatness.
Praise him with the blast of the ram’s-horn; * praise him with lyre and harp.
Praise him with timbrel and dance; * praise him with strings and pipe. Praise him with resounding cymbals; * praise him with loud-clanging cymbals.
Let everything that has breath * praise the LORD. Hallelujah!
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 209, v.1
“ We walk by faith, and not by sight” St. Botolph
Choir to a psalm setting by Charles Villiers Stanford.
The Gospel (standing) John 20:19-31
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People 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 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.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
Parish Prayers of the People
As of April 22, 2025
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Jose Bernal
Velma Byrd
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: Form III (standing)
Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
People That we all may be one.
Lector We give thanks for___. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
People That your Name may be glorified by all people
Lector We pray for Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for George, our Bishop; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
People That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Lector We pray for Donald, our President; for Greg, our Governor; for Eric, our Mayor; and for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Lector Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
People That our works may find favor in your sight.
Lector We pray for those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
People That they may be delivered from their distress.
Lector We remember those who have died, especially___. Give to the departed eternal rest;
People Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Lector We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy.
People May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Lector Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Karen Callon
Carlos Cuellar
Heather Demler
Burt Derr
Samantha Dickerson
Kathy Dwight
Lou Fouts
Steve Gleason
Jody Guenther
Josh Hight
Joan Hinkle
Rick Hodge
Mason Holmes
Ada Lynn Jones
Gregg Junge
Lynne Kent
Frank Krasovec
Danny Landeros
Tom Luce
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
David Martin
Janie Meyer
Tink Moir
John Morelock
Heather Nemec
Bob Paddock
Aaron Pritchard
Johnny Rockey
Macon Runnels
Barbara Singleton
Brad Smith
Archer Somodevilla
Samuel Springer
Renee Stephens
Fadi Suleiman
Mary Ann Swinton
Byrd Teague
Susan Wallens
Bryan Ward
Sheri White
John Wieden
Mary Wolf
Peter von Wupperfeld
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.
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Philip Ledger’s arrangement of “This joyful Eastertide” is a vibrant, uplifting setting of the traditional Dutch melody. It features clear harmonies, rhythmic energy, and dynamic contrast, making it ideal for the Easter season. The arrangement maintains the melody’s prominence while providing solid harmonic support.
Celebrant O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we g ive glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace (standing)
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
This joyful Eastertide arr. Philip Ledger
This joyful Eastertide, Away with sin and sorrow!
My Love, the Crucified, Hath sprung to life this morrow. Had Christ, that once was slain, Ne’er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain: But now hath Christ arisen.
My flesh in hope shall rest, And for a season slumber: Till trump from east to west Shall wake the dead in number. Had Christ, that once was slain, Ne’er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain: But now hath Christ arisen.
Death’s flood hath lost its chill, Since Jesus crossed the river: Lover of souls, from ill
My passing soul deliver.
Had Christ, that once was slain, Ne’er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain: But now hath Christ arisen.
- G.R. Woodward
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing)
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 g ive thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
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:
Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 128
“Holy, holy, holy”
Please remain standing 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
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.
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. You may also stand to receive Communion at the altar rail.
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. 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.
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 g ave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
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,
All 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 g ifts 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 e verlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the first born 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,
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.
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Even When He is Silent Kim André Arnesen
I believe in the sun even when it’s not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not.
I believe in God even when he is silent.
- Anonymous (found written on a wall at a concentration camp after WWII)
“Even When He is Silent” was commissioned in 2011 by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway. Its three simple lines were discovered on a concentration camp wall after World War II. The piece opens with a quiet, prayerful melody, builds to an earnest climax, and returns to an introspective ending. Kim André Arnesen employs dissonance to express longing and uses a wide dynamic range to depict the inner struggle to maintain faith amid darkness.
Louis Couperin (1626–1661) served as the organist at Paris’s Church of St. Gervais and as a court musician. He quickly emerged as one of the city’s most prominent musicians—excelling as a harpsichordist, organist, and violist— though his career was cut short by his untimely death at 35. Originally written for the harpsichord, the “Chaconne in G Minor” also works well on the organ.
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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The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, 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 (standing)
The Dismissal (standing)
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 193 “ That Easter day with joy was bright” Puer nobis
Postlude
Chaconne in G Minor Louis Couperin
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Sundays | 10 a.m. 2nd floor of the Education Wing
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The Story of Scripture: Romans 12 – 16
Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon | Room 203
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Saint Michael 101
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Love to Stay: Six Keys to a Successful Marriage
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