The
Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Acts 2:14a, 36-41 (seated)
Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd … “Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 (seated, chanted by the choir) Charles H. H. Parry
I love the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow.
Then I called upon the Name of the LORD: *
“O LORD, I pray you, save my life.”
How shall I repay the LORD * for all the good things he has done for me?
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I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the LORD I will fulfill my vows to the LORD * in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the LORD * is the death of his servants.
O LORD, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid;you have freed me from my bonds.
I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the LORD. I will fulfill my vows to the LORD * in the presence of all his people, In the courts of the LORD’S house, * in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
The Second Lesson 1 Peter 1:17-23 (seated)
If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“Awake, arise, lift up your voice” Richmond Hymn 212
The Gospel Luke 24:13-35 (standing)
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place
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there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing)
The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
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,
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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.
Prayers of the People: Form I (standing)
Celebrant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.
Lector With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying “Lord, have mercy.”
Lector For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; George, our Bishop; our parish clergy and their families; for ___; and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For Joe, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor; for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Parish Prayers of the People as of April 13, 2023
Ruth Andrade, Kathryn Anschutz, Norton Baker, Tommie Beckwith, Barbara Hart Bell, John Bell, Sharin Berg, Len Bourland, Madelyn Brinkley, Suzanne Buhrer, Paul Chancelor, Ann Colocouses, Randy Davis, David DeKnock, Richard DeKnock, Nanette Fitz, Larry Florer, Cynthia Gayden, Rich Grip, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Melissa Harrison, Josh Hight, Cynthia Jensen, Samuel Joseph, Jeff Kunzler, Shari Furrh-Lanham, Bettina Lang, Steve McCandless, Patricia McClendon, Christine McDonough, Samuel Masih, Hart Mason, Diego Moreno, Heather Nemec, Bob Paddock, Charles Peeler, Patricia Plettner, Alex Powell, Sharon Richards, Rosemary Richards, Ron Rosa, Edward Rowley, Jonathan Sanders, Dorinda Scobee, Harrison Seveney, Mike Smith, Janet & Ralph Stafford, Jane Stringer, Byrd Teague, Diane Teagarden, Brooks Sanders Tubb, Valerie Guenther Unger, Katie West, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley
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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.
Lector We give you thanks for___. For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, especially those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, especially___, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector In the communion of Saint Michael and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
People To thee, O Lord our God.
Celebrant Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Peace (standing)
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with thy spirit.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Come, you who are blessed
Come, you who are blessed by my Father, Inherit the kingdom prepared for you From the foundation of the world.
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.
Come, you who are blessed by my father, Inherit the kingdom prepared for you From the foundation of the world.
- Matthew 25:34-36
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
Jonathan Dove
Jonathan Dove is one of the most highly acclaimed living composers in the Anglican tradition. His music comes out of a tradition known as “minimalism.” In today’s anthem, listen for the way the organ accompaniment conveys energy through rapid, repeating gestures. These constant and sparkling figurations are paired with a slow-moving, repetitive choral score. The contrast of fast with slow, dissonant with consonant, and extreme repetition with novel ideas, make up the sound world of this piece.
“Alleluia, hearts and voices heavenward raise” Abbot’s Leigh
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Al le - lu - ia, - al le - lu - ia! - Hearts and voic es heaven - ward - raise: sing to God a hymn of glad ness, - sing to God a hymn of praise. He, who on the cross a vic tim, - for the world's sal va - tion - bled, Je sus - Christ, the King of glo ry, - now is ri sen - from the dead & & & & ˙ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ ˙ œ œ ™ œ j œ œ œ œ ˙ ™ ˙ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ ˙ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ ˙ ™ ˙ œ ˙ œ œ ™ œ j bœ bœ ˙ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ ˙ ™ œ œ œ ˙ œ bœ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ ˙
All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them up unto the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
People It is meet and right so to do.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.
Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing,
Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Healey Willan Hymn S 114
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.
Please stand as you are able
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.
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For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.
And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;
By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. 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.
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.
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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.
Fraction Anthem: (sung by all) David Hurd Hymn S 154
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. 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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Communion Hymn (sung by all)
“Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest” Rosedale Hymn 305
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The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
The Blessing (standing)
The Dismissal (standing)
Minister Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
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Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
“ We know that Christ is raised” Engelberg
Hymn 296
Postlude
Fugue in G Major, BWV 541
Johann Sebastian Bach
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
The theme of this fugue is notable for its use of repeating notes, calling to mind styles of orchestral music of the time and suggesting that the piece was written during Bach’s time working in the court at Weimar. The contrapuntally intense work comes to a conclusion with Bach weaving and mixing different parts of the subject within various voices and at different times.
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.
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WEEKDAY MEDITATIONS THE EASTER PODCAST SEASON IS AVAILABLE NOW! SCAN THE QR CODE TO LISTEN. Scan the QR code to visit our Easter Hub page! JUNE 19–23 REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! 2023 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! For more info or to register, scan the QR code or contact Madelyn Ivy at mivy@saintmichael.org . APRIL 22–SEPTEMBER 2 SaintMichaelsMarket.com NOW OPEN! 4344 Colgate Ave | 8 AM–Noon
Celtic Christianity
A PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND Led by the Rev. Mary Lessmann
BLOOD DRIVE APR 28
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Theater
Driver’s license or ARC card/app is required to donate.
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 12:15 p.m. | Coke Room
Give Blood. Give life Information Meeting
Make plans to join us to learn more about the opportunity to experience this ancient and enchanting land!
Assistive List ening Available!
To reserve a time, please contact Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org.
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*Only available for Sunday services, excluding the 11 a.m. service in the Church
MICHAEL, A MUSICAL: SCREENING & DINNER
Sunday, April 30
Screening in the Church: 4–5 p.m.
Picnic on the Douglas Lawn: 5–7 p.m. Dinner provided by The Hamburger Man!
Join us as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Michael, a Musical! Enjoy this one-and-only showing of the musical followed by a picnic with the producers and cast members! There is no charge to attend the event, but we are encouraging all guests to RSVP. Childcare will be provided for kids 3 and under with a reservation. Scan the QR code to RSVP today!
23–30 2024
May
Adults
UPCOMING FORMATION OFFERINGS
Sundays (April 23–May 21) at 10 a.m.
THE GREAT PROPHETS OF THE BIBLE Led by Chris Girata in Saint Michael Chapel
The Major and Minor Prophets of the Bible help us understand what prophecy means. The collection of books from Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel, as well as Jonah, Micah, and more offer revelations from God about promises of the future. Messages of judgment, mercy, and hope are written all over this collection of biblical books. Come discover what God is still revealing to us through these ancient voices.
FOLLOWING CHRIST IN DEEP WATERS
Led by Brady Millican & Barbara Kennard | Coke Room
Parishioners will explore Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem, The Wreck of the Deutschland, written in 1877. Our interest will center on the author’s experience of the challenges and joys of Christian life. Hopefully, we will find greater strength for our own journeys in the power of Hopkins’ testimony to the perpetual presence of Christ’s care and love. Copies of the poem will be provided, as well as a link to a recording.
COSMOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING THE HEAVENS
Led by the Rev. Christian Basel Wednesdays, 4/19, 5/3, 5/10, & 5/17 6–7:30 p.m.
Chapel Conference Room
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Scripture begins with the cosmological, the order of the universe, but what is our place in it? Join us on a four-week study as we explore our place in the created order of the universe and draw on scripture, philosophy, and science to begin forming an idea of how a biblical cosmology exists side by side with modern science. For more info and to register, contact Christian Basel, cbasel@saintmichael.org
FEAST OF SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST
Tuesday, April 25
6 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I, Saint Michael Chapel
7 p.m. Reception, Coke Room Incense will be used
The feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist gives us an opportunity to include as part of our observance of Easter a celebration that gives thanks in particular for the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ, and to commemorate the many connections that have arisen over the years between Saint Michael and All Angels and St. Mark’s School of Texas. Alumni, students, staff, and friends of St. Mark’s School of Texas are especially encouraged to attend this festive choral service.
Youth and M&O
YOUTH MISSION WEEK
June 5–9
7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. saintmichael.org/youth
This year Youth Mission Week is partnering with Stephen C. Foster Elementary school in Dallas. Our youth will be leading K-5th grade students in a week long day camp with everything from crafts, sports, music, and a field trip to the Perot museum. This is a great opportunity for students to earn up to 45 service hours and make a real impact in the lives of our neighbors. Please contact Samuel Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org, or Kirstin Ivy-Waybourn, kwaybourn@saintmichael.org,for more information.
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The Saint Michael Choristers welcome all young people from pre-K through high school to join. Choristers receive education from our renowned music staff, formation in faith, responsibility, mentorship, and often make new friendships. No musical background is necessary. For more info, contact Catherine Hinkley, chinkley@saintmichael.org or visit saintmichael.org/choristers
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