SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
APRIL 9, 2023
THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER SUNDAY
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM
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We’re glad you’re here!
We’d love to get to know you and help you get to know us. Saint Michael is a vibrant group of people choosing to live life as a community: pursuing Jesus, caring for one another, and serving those in need.
While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:
1. Fill out a Welcome Card. They’re in the pew back in front of you, or use the QR code to use the quick, mobile-friendly “Get in Touch” form.
2. Stop by a Welcome Hub in the church lobby
You’ll see greeters wearing “Welcome” ribbons/ lanyards and they can answer questions about a worship service, formation class, or childcare.
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Rob Springer leads our Welcome and Connection ministries at Saint Michael and he would love the opportunity to connect and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer@saintmichael.org.
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Alleluia. Christ is risen!
Today, we join with Christians around the world to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. You are one of thousands of Saint Michaelites who are becoming part of God’s holy chorus, singing and praising the gift of Christ who loves us so completely that death itself does not have the final word. We join with old friends and welcome new friends to this joy-filled celebration.
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, I encourage you to join us in our prayers and thanksgivings as we celebrate Jesus’s resurrection once again. Here at Saint Michael, we celebrate resurrection with a renewed sense of hope for our future. Our world can often feel heavy and scary, but we move confidently into a future where we can make a difference. We are more aware of the needs in our world than ever before, and we are also more aware of our ability to help when we act with the faith of Christ. I hope that we come to God’s table today with gratitude for our gifts and with passion about our discipleship. We have been called by God and now that sacred call as followers of Christ compels us to fulfill God’s love now.
Easter is a gift to each of us, an invitation to renew our commitment to one another and to the world God loves. Today, I am even more grateful to travel the Way of Christ with you as part of our Saint Michael family. May this beautiful Easter celebration fill you with the power of the resurrection and uplift you this day and forever!
With great hope,
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. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector
A PRAYER FOR EASTER
You are our resurrection to new life, O God. You are our hope, guide, counselor, and deliverer. In the midst of fear and uncertainty in our world and in our lives and when the powerless and vulnerable of the world are overwhelmed by mighty forces recall us to our true source of help, restoration and reconciliation.
Awaken us again to your loving presence within us and beyond us. Awaken us again to hope and the pure freedom of serving you and your children, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
— The Rev. Dr. Robert S. Dannals, Seventh Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels
EASTER DAY OFFERING
IS DONATED TO THESE OUTREACH MINISTRIES
This Easter, the Saint Michael and All Angels Mission and Outreach committee has chosen the theme “Housing” for our Easter plate offering. The selected local organizations are active in helping individuals achieve a high quality life in safe, financially secure, beautiful homes. The agencies include:
THE BRIDGE
The Bridge is a Homeless Recovery Center for individuals without a home in Dallas County. Our doors are open twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week, and is the only shelter in Dallas providing day shelter services to all adults experiencing homelessness. The Bridge offers basic needs services including hot showers, nutritious meals, and haircuts, as well as intensive services such as physical and mental health evaluations and care management services for almost 500 Guests every day and night shelter for 300 Guests each night. Through collaborative relationships with homeless services partners, The Bridge creates a one-stop-shop experience enhancing a Guest’s ability to implement a Care and Housing Plan, or strategy for exiting homelessness.
DWELL WITH DIGNITY
Change a living space. Change a life.
A foundation is not just what is under a home. At Dwell with Dignity believes it can also be what surrounds you in it, giving families the stability, confidence and pride to move forward. Using our skills as designers, together with the help of dedicated volunteers and the generous donations of hundreds, we are committed to creating living spaces families from which families can build new lives.
HOUSING FORWARD
Housing Forward, formerly Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA), was founded in 2002 to serve as a collective voice for homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties. Housing Forward has the expertise, partnerships, and resources to lead a system-wide, data-driven strategy to solve homelessness in our community. Housing Forward leads in the development and implementation of an effective homeless response system to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Dallas and Collin Counties.
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.
Easter Day 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 3
The First Lesson Jeremiah 31:1-6 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 see page 3
The Second Lesson Colossians 3:1-4 see page 4
The Gospel (standing) see page 4
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
John 20:1-18
Gospeler 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) BCP 326
The Prayers of the People: Form I BCP 383
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331
The Peace (standing) BCP 332
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal BCP 339
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Easter Day 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns are found in the blue hymnal.
The Word of God
Prelude
“Jesus Christ is risen today” Easter Hymn (sung by all) Hymn 207
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing)
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all)
BCP 355
BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The Lesson Colossians 3:1-4 (seated) see page 4
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 see page 3
The Gospel (standing) see page 4
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John 20:1-18
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form III
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
BCP 358
BCP 387
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all)
The Peace (standing)
The Holy Communion
BCP 360
BCP 360
“That Easter day with joy was bright” Puer Nobis (sung by all) Hymn 193
“Praise God, from whom” Old 100th (sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer D (standing) BCP 372
Sanctus and Benedictus: Schubert Hymn S 130
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
“The day of resurrection” Ellacombe (sung by all) Hymn 210
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
The Blessing
BCP 365
The Dismissal BCP 366
“Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” Gelobt sei Gott (sung by all) Hymn205
Postlude
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.
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Parish Prayers of the People as of March 21, 2023
Kathryn Anschutz, Norton Baker, Tommie Beckwith, Barbara Hart Bell, John Bell, Len Bourland, Madelyn Brinkley, Suzanne Buhrer, Paul Chancelor, Ann Colocouses, Randy Davis, David DeKnock, Richard DeKnock, Nanette Fitz, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Melissa Harrison, Josh Hight, Cynthia Jensen, Samuel Joseph, Jeff Kunzler, Steve McCandless, Patricia McClendon, Christine McDonough, Samuel Masih, Hart Mason, Heather Nemec, Haley Odlozil, Bob Paddock, Charles Peeler, Patricia Plettner, Alex Powell, Sharon Richards, Jim Rogers, Ron Rosa, Jonathan Sanders, Dorinda Scobee, Mike Smith, Janet & Ralph Stafford, Jane Stringer, Byrd Teague, Diane Teagarden, Valerie Guenther Unger, Katie West, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30
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Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Jeremiah 31:1-6
At that time, says the LORD, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. Thus says the LORD: The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, the LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin Israel! Again you shall take your tambourines, and go forth in the dance of the merrymakers. Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant, and shall enjoy the fruit. For there shall be a day when sentinels will call in the hill country of Ephraim: “Come, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever. Let Israel now proclaim, * “His mercy endures for ever.”
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The LORD is my strength and my song, * and he has become my salvation. There is a sound of exultation and victory * in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the LORD has triumphed! * the right hand of the LORD is exalted! the right hand of the LORD has triumphed!”
I shall not die, but live, * and declare the works of the LORD.
The LORD has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me over to death. Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD.
“This is the gate of the LORD; * he who is righteous may enter.”
I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation.
The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes. On this day the LORD has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it.
The Second Lesson Colossians 3:1-4
If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel John 20:1-18
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb.
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So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God’.” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
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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.
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