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SAINT MICHAEL 101
Sunday, September 17 | 12:15–1:30 PM | Parlor
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The flowers adorning the Altar are given in Memory of Anne Dickson Boyd & Sara Elizabeth Hudson and in Thanksgiving for the marriage of Kaitlyn Hansen & Matthew Jackson
Bach’s spectacular Prelude and Fugue in A minor exhibit the composer’s assimilation and development of the North German Organ School. The prelude displays Bach’s compositional mastery of utilizing a single motif to its fullest. The fugue is akin to a perpetuum mobile; a lilting, long-themed fugue that is beautifully developed, returning to an exciting pedal solo near the end, creating a cohesive symmetry.
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Holy baptism and Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 299 of the red Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God
Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543 Johann Sebastian Bach
Welcome
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
“There’s a wideness in God’s mercy” Beecher Hymn 470
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The Opening Acclamation (standing)
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit;
People There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.
People One God and Father of all.
The Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)
“Glory to God in the highest” Robert Powell Hymn S 280
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.
Hymn continues on the next page
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The Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
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 Lesson Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 (seated)
Thus says the Lord: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed. … And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the sabbath, and do not profane it, and hold fast my covenant-these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says the Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will gather others to them besides those already gathered.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 67 (seated, chanted by the choir) Edward Bairstow
May God be merciful to us and bless us, * show us the light of his countenance and come to us. Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among all nations.
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Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you.
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, * for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth.
Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you.
The earth has brought forth her increase; * may God, our own God, give us his blessing.
May God give us his blessing, * and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“How wondrous and great” Lyons
Hymn 533
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Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if one blind person guides another, both will fall into a pit.” But Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” Then he said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth enters the stomach, and goes out into the sewer? But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles. For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile.” Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Mary Lessmann
The Gospel Matthew 15:10-28
(standing)
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Baptismal Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“We know that Christ is raised” Engelberg Hymn 296, v. 1 & 2
Baptismal candidates and their families are invited to come forward to take their place inside the Communion rails.
Children in the congregation are invited to come forward and sit outside the Communion rails during the Baptisms.
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates (seated)
Celebrant The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Sponsor I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Sponsor I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Sponsor I will, with God’s help.
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From The Hymnal 1982, © 1985 the Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY. and the estate of John B. Geyer.
Celebrant Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
Sponsor I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Sponsor I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
Sponsor I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Sponsor I do.
Celebrant Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Sponsor I do.
Celebrant Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
Sponsor I do.
Celebrant Will you who witness these vows do all in you power to support these persons in their life in Christ?
People We will.
Celebrant Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
Baptismal Covenant (standing)
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidates
Celebrant Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
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Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Baptism (seated)
Charles James Chavez-Micheal, Son of Natalie Chavez and Christopher Micheal
William Alexander Knapp, Son of Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp
Eva Jane Stovall, Daughter of Morgan Manser and Will Stovall
Celebrant N, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
People Amen.
Priest N, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever.
People Amen.
Priest N, be the light of Christ in the world.
People Amen.
Celebrant Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Celebrant Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
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)
He watching over Israel, from Elijah, Op. 70
Felix Mendelssohn
He, watching over Israel, slumbers not nor sleeps. Shouldst thou, walking in grief, languish, he will quicken thee.
— Psalm 121:4
Mendelssohn’s melodic writing compliments the biblical text perfectly. The structure is simple. The first part sets the phrase “He watching over Israel, slumbers not nor sleeps,” followed by the second part; “Shouldst thou, walking in grief, languish, He will quicken thee.” The two parts are subsequently combined, leading to a beautifully intense, but still languid coda, emphasizing the words “slumber” and “sleep.”
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All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (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 give 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:
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The Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all)
“Holy, holy, holy, Lord” Franz Schubert Hymn S 130
Hymn continues on the next page.
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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.
Please kneel as you are able
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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.”
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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:
All Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
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All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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 (sung by all)
“Jesus, Lamb of God” Franz Schubert Hymn S 164
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Hymn continues on the next page.
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 glutenfree 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.
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 Hymn (sung by all)
“Humbly I adore thee” Adoro devote Hymn 314
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Communion Hymn (sung by all)
“O thou who camest from above” Hereford Hymn 704
Parish Prayers of the People as of August 10, 2023
Kathryn Anschutz
Patsy Barham
Worth Barham
Patsy Barham
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bell
Sharin Berg
Len Bourland
Pat & Jerry Bridge
Marla Briggle
Sarah Grace Britt
Barbara Jean Chock
Katy Davis
Richard DeKnock
Jay DiNucci
Nanette Fitz
Linda Gist
Michael Gratkowski
Jody Guenther
Caroline Hattemer
Josh Hight
Kristi Hornsby
Sara & Ashley Jones
The Kornegay Family
Shari Furrh-Lanham
Sandy McDonough
Hart Mason
Shelly Mathis
Diego Moreno
Keith Nix
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)
The Dismissal (standing)
Minister Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Bob Paddock
Jim Ramsey
Sharon Richards
Rosemary Richards
Ron Rosas
Edward Sheppard
Michael Sour
Mason Spain
Byrd Teague
Jennifer Terry
Valerie Guenther Unger
Bill Wesson
Katie West
Tony Wilks
Mary Wolf
Catherine Carr Worley
Jack Ygartua
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German organist and composer Gustav Merkel’s style is rather conservative, much influenced by Mendelssohn, and with similarities to the output of his younger contemporary Josef Rheinberger. His “Introduction” may very well have been inspired by Bach’s Prelude in E Flat Major, BWV 552. The majestic introduction is followed by a stunning, well-crafted double fugue, similarly reaching back to baroque models.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
“Christ for the world we sing!” Moscow Hymn 537
Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.
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.
Postlude
Introduction and Double Fugue Gustav Merkel
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