FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. Please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite 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 special Wednesday Lent series continues this week: At midday (12:10 p.m.), join our Saint Michael musicians in a Lenten Recital Series before our weekly Eucharist service. In the evenings (6 p.m.), join us for our Lenten Speaker Series, featuring leaders from our Dallas community partners. This Wednesday, we welcome Jacob Johnson, Principal of Stephen C. Foster Elementary near Bachman Lake, one of our newest community partners. In addition, please plan to join us for our Spring Parish Meeting at 10 a.m. in the church.
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
10 AM
Adult Formation Spring Parish Meeting Church
Adult formation classes will not be meeting today, please join us in the Church for the Spring Parish Meeting!
Children Formation
Godly Play
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6)
Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
Weaving God’s Promises
Room 214: Ages PreK-1st Grade
Room 216: Ages 2nd-3rd Grade
What’s in the Bible?
Room 213: Ages 4th-5th Grade
Youth Formation
Middle School
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
High School
MARCH 5, 2023 10 a.m. in the Church
Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.
For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/epiphany23
SPRING PARISH MEETING
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.
The Second Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
The service begins on page 319 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
A Penitential Order (standing) BCP 319
Kyrie (spoken by all) BCP 324
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The First Lesson Genesis 12:1-4a (seated) see page 3
Psalm 121 see page 3
The Second Lesson Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 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 3:1-17
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Christian Basel
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 326
The Prayers of the People BCP 328
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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The Second Sunday in Lent
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 351 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns are found in the blue hymnal.
The Word of God
Prelude
“Now let us all with one accord” Bourbon (sung by all)
A Penitential Order (standing)
Kyrie (spoken by all)
Hymn 147
BCP 351
BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The Lesson Genesis 12:1-4a (seated) see page 3
Psalm 121 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 3:1-17
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 V
The Peace (standing)
The Reverend Christian Basel
BCP 358
BCP 389
BCP 360
The Holy Communion
“Lord, make us servants” Dickinson College (sung by all)
“Praise God, from whom” Old 100th (sung by all)
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing)
Sanctus and Benedictus: Schubert
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
“My faith looks up to thee” Olivet (sung by all)
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
The Blessing
The Dismissal
“How firm a foundation” Lyons (sung by all)
Hymn 593
Hymn 380, v. 3
BCP 361
Hymn S 130
BCP 364
BCP 364
Hymn 691
BCP 365
BCP 366
Hymn 637
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.
As part of our observance of Lent, we will forego our customary organ postludes.
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Parish Prayers of the People as of February 27, 2023
Kathryn Anschutz, Carole Anne Cervin Axley, Kara Woodruff Axley, Norton Baker, Barbara Hart Bell, Tom & Margaret Bell, Len Bourland, Suzanne Buhrer, Rachel & Aaron Cathey, Ann Colocouses, Randy Davis, David DeKnock, Richard DeKnock, Carol Dotson, Rosalee Fillion, Nanette Fitz, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Don Harp, Melissa Harrison, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Helen Holman, Samuel Joseph, Nancy Kimbell, Jeff Kunzler, Steve McCandless, Vicki Sparks McCarty, Patricia McClendon, Christine McDonough, Penny Malloy, Harrison Marcus, Hart Mason, Heather Nemec, Taylor Netting, Haley Odlozil, Charles Peeler, Alex Powell, Sharon Richards, Jim Rogers, Dorinda Scobee, Mike Smith, Callan Spence, Janet Stafford, Carol Ann Stewart, Jane Stringer, Byrd Teague, Diane Teagarden, Valerie Guenther Unger, Lauren & Robert Vaughn, Mary VonDohlen, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Genesis 12:1-4a
The LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the hills; * from where is my help to come? My help comes from the LORD, * the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved * and he who watches over you will not fall asleep. Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel * shall neither slumber nor sleep; The LORD himself watches over you; * the LORD is your shade at your right hand, So that the sun shall not strike you by day, * nor the moon by night.
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The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; * it is he who shall keep you safe. The LORD shall watch over your going out and your coming in, * from this time forth for evermore.
The Second Lesson Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness. … For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel John 3:1-17
Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and
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what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
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. 5
Choir of NEW COLLEGE OXFORD
at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Featuring a collaboration with the Saint Michael Choristers
SUNDAY, MARCH 26 AT 7 P.M.
Led by Br. Luke and Br. Todd from the Society of Saint John the Evangelist 9–11 a.m. in Saint Michael Chapel
If we keep before our eyes the joy of returning to the heart of God’s love, our Lenten practices can free us from what holds us back and open us to new depths of God’s provision. Come reflect on Scriptural themes of joy and repentance and welcome the disciplines of Lent with the fervent hope of resurrection joy. Scan the QR code at right to sign up today!
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/OXFORD
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT LENTEN RECITAL SERIES
12:10 p.m. Recital | 12:30 Holy Eucharist
Saint Michael Chapel
Musicians share instrumental mini-recitals to help us find meaning in the season of Lent.
March 1: Jonathan Ryan Organ
March 15: Joshua Boyd
Organ & Harpsichord
March 29:
Eliza Escalante & Dr. Margaret Harper
Soprano & Harpsichord
March 8: Dr. Robert August Organ & Harpsichord
March 22: Justin Brooks
Mountain Dulcimer & Guitar
Tuesdays, March 28–May 16
Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon & Justin Brooks
6:30 p.m. in the Parlor
$10 suggested weekly donation for dinner
All are welcome to join us as we explore the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide an opportunity for asking the tough questions. Dinner and childcare are available with pre-registration. We ask that attendees make a commitment to attend most classes—attending the whole course offers the richest experience. Scan the QR code to learn more!
SaintMichael.org/Alpha
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Adults
P.T. CRUISERS FIELD TRIP
Thursday, March 16
9:30 a.m. | $20
The PT Cruisers will visit our little fire station on the corner and then tour around the Park Cities to look at the azaleas and other spring flowers in bloom. We will have lunch at Celebration. For reservations, call Bonita Frederick, 214728-6440. Deadline for reservations is Monday, March 13.
SAINT MICHAEL READER’S BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, March 7
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Parlor
Join the Saint Michael Book Club to read a great book each month and join in conversation! For questions, please contact Ann Mills, acmills3225@gmail.com
March 7: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kaddish
April 4: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
May 2: The Sum of Us: What racism costs everyone and How we can prosper together by Heather McGhee
June 6: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Music
October 7–19, 2023
