SAINT MICHAEL and
All Angels Episcopal Church
The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30, 2025
9 AM TRADITIONAL Church
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.
Our theme this Lent is “Strength in Weakness.” We offer daily opportunities for you to center yourself on God’s presence, including short weekday meditations led by the clergy of Saint Michael. Based on daily scripture readings, you can stream the meditations on our website or wherever you listen to podcasts. As we near the end of Lent, please make a note that we will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 13 and Easter Sunday on April 20. We hope you will join us for those big days. There are many other offerings available to you, so please take a Sunday News leaflet with you and join us!
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 Fourth Sunday in Lent
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
The service begins on page 148 of The Book of Common Prayer. Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
Prelude
Passacaglia Johann Caspar Kerll
Welcome
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 657
“Love divine, all loves excelling” Hyfrydol
A Penitential Order (standing)
Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins;
People His mercy endures for ever.
Celebrant Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
- Mark 12:29-31
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)
Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
All 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;
Johann Caspar Kerll (1627–1693) became one of the most acclaimed composers of his time, influencing both Handel and Bach. Handel frequently borrowed themes from Kerll, while Bach reworked the “Sanctus” from Kerll’s Missa Superba into “BWV 241, Sanctus in D Major.” His keyboard music reflects the Southern German style, blending strict German counterpoint with Italian techniques, particularly influenced by Frescobaldi and Froberger. Kerll’s most well-known work, “Passacaglia,” is built on a descending bass pattern.
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.
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Celebrant 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.
Kyrie (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 96
“Lord, have mercy”
The Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lesson (seated) Joshua 5:9-12
The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of Egypt.” And so that place is called Gilgal to this day. While the Israelites were camped in Gilgal they kept the Passover in the evening on the fourteenth day of the month in the plains of Jericho. On the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. The manna ceased on the day they ate the produce of the land, and the Israelites no longer had manna; they ate the crops of the land of Canaan that year.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated)
Psalm 32:1-3, 5-7, 10-11
Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, * and whose sin is put away!
Happy are they to whom the LORD imputes no guilt, * and in whose spirit there is no guile!
While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, * because of my groaning all day long. Then I acknowledged my sin to you, * and did not conceal my guilt.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” * Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.
Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble; * when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.
“Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; * who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you.”
Great are the tribulations of the wicked; * but mercy embraces those who trust in the LORD.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 671, v. 1
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound” New Britain
The Gospel (standing) Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: ... “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gath-
Chanted by the Choir
ered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent e verything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands”.’ So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe-the best oneand put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate. Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.’ Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came back, who has de voured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always
with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found’.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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,
Parish Prayers of the People
As of March 24. 2025
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Eric Bailey
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Jose Bernal
Carolyn Breland
Kay Boruff
Bob Buchanan
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Carolyn Cockran
Carlos Cuellar
Heather Demler
Kathy Dwight
Lou Fouts
Steve Gleason
Jody Guenther
Dawn Hall
Josh Hight
Mason Holmes
Angela Howell
Ada Lynn Jones
Gregg Junge
Lynne Kent
Danny Landeros
Tom Luce
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
Bill Martens
Blake Martens
David Martin
John Morelock
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 V (standing)
Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector
Lector
In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector
For Sean, our Presiding Bishop, for George, our own Bishop, for all bishops and other ministers, [for ___,] and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we
pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For those in positions of public trust, [especially Donald, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor,] that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in dang er; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector [ We give thanks for ___.] For this congregation, for those who are present, and for those who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for _____, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all who have died in the communion of your Church, [especially___,] and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Heather Nemec
Bob Paddock
Aaron Pritchard
Santiago Rawlins
Brad Smith
Mary Ann Swinton
Byrd Teague
Susan Wallens
Bryan Ward
Catherine Westbrook
Sheri White
John Wieden
Mary Wolf
Peter von Wupperfeld
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Henry Purcell was an English Baroque composer whose style, while uniquely English, incorporated Italian and French influences. In this work, his choral writing is nearly entirely homophonic to emphasize the text’s plea. His setting, paired with the characteristic harmonization of the English Baroque, immerses the listener in one of man’s greatest internal battles: the quest for forgiveness, found only in the embrace of the Holy Spirit.
Lector Rejoicing in the fellowship of blessed Michael and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
People To you, O Lord our God.
Celebrant Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 Choristers)
Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts Henry Purcell Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; Shut not thy merciful ears unto our pray’rs; But spare us Lord, spare us, Lord most holy, O God, O God most mighty, O holy and most merciful saviour, Thou most worthy Judge eternal, Suffer us not at our last hour
For any pains of death to fall from Thee. Amen.
- Book of Common Prayer, Order for the Burial of the Dead
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
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 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 130
“Holy, holy, holy”
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 e vil 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
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.
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.
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.
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 g lory 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 164
“Jesus, Lamb of God”
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
Widerstehe doch der Sünde BWV 54/1 Johann Sebastian Bach
Widerstehe doch der Sünde, Sonst ergreifet dich ihr Gift. Laß dich nicht den Satan blenden; Denn die Gottes Ehre schänden, Trifft ein Fluch, der tödlich ist.
Stand firm against sin, Otherwise its poison seizes hold of you.
Do not let Satan blind you For to desecrate the honor of God
Meets with a curse, which leads to death.
- Georg Christian Lehms 1711
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 Celebrant breaks the bread in silence.
Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Widerstehe doch der Sünde” (BWV 54) is a solo alto cantata composed in Weimar between 1711 and 1714. It features two arias framing a central recitative, set to Georg Christian Lehms’ text urging believers to resist sin. The opening aria is notable for its striking dissonance and rich harmonies, symbolizing sin’s seductive yet deceptive nature. This work exemplifies Bach’s early exploration of solo vocal expression in a sacred context.
Johann Ludwig Krebs, a student of Johann Sebastian Bach—who had also taught his father—was second only to Bach in organ proficiency. His “Prelude in E,” composed in the durezza style, features suspended dissonances reminiscent of Frescobaldi’s ricercars and reflects the Southern German tradition of organ versets. The “Fugue in E Minor,” from the Eight Preludes and Fugues, was once attributed to Bach but is now believed to be the work of one of his pupils, possibly Krebs.
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 Dismissal (standing)
Deacon Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 690
“Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda Postlude
Prelude and Fugue in E minor
Johann Ludwig Krebs
MAR 30
7:30 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM Formation For All Ages
11 AM
Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
sunday at Saint Michael
FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m.
2nd floor of the new Education Wing
Adults
The Story of Scripture: John 13 – 20
Led by the Rev. Bob Johnston | Room 203
Monastic Spirituality: Friars
Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso | Coke Room 201
Saint Michael 101
Introduction to the Bible
Led by the Rev. Dr. Chris Girata | Room 200
Class for Parents
Love to Stay
Led by the Rev. Greg Pickens | Room 212
Youth
Middle School
Youth Room A
High School
Youth Room B
Confirmation
Youth Center
Children
Godly Play
PreK – Kinder | Room 213 1st Grade | Room 208
Weaving God’s Promises
2nd – 3rd Grade | Room 209
Launch 45
4th – 5th Grade Room 207
Nursery is available in rooms 19 & 20 in the school’s hallway. Enter through the Chapel or the Sunday Education Wing entrance, which are marked on the map on the opposite page.
HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE
APRIL 14
MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
APRIL 15
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
APRIL 16
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
Tenebrae
7 p.m. | Church
APRIL 17
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Morning Prayer
7 a.m. | Chapel
Maundy Thursday & Stripping of the Altar
7 p.m. | Church
Vigil in the Garden of Repose
9 p.m. – 6 a.m. | Chapel
APRIL 18
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday
7 a.m. | Chapel
Good Friday & Holy Communion
12 p.m. | Church
Family Stations of the Cross
12 p.m. | Chapel
Traditional Stations of the Cross
1:15 p.m. | Church
Contemporary Stations of the Cross
5:30 p.m. | Church
Contemporary Good Friday & Holy Communion
7 p.m. | Church
APRIL 19
HOLY SATURDAY
Holy Saturday
8:30 a.m. | Chapel
Great Vigil of Easter
7 p.m. | Church
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