FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION
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.
This week, we begin our special Wednesday Lent series: 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 Dr. David Woody, Executive Director of The Bridge, a homeless recovery center in downtown Dallas. In addition, please plan to join us on Sunday, March 5, 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 of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
October 7–19, 2023
& SPECIAL EVENTS
Adult Formation Class For Parents: Love Does: Audacious Love
Erin Osborne • Theater
Creed: “Descended into hell, rose again from the dead on the third day and He ascended… will come again”
The Rev. Christian Basel Saint Michael Chapel
Jesus, The Days Before the Cross: His Last Acts, Teachings, and Experiences
Dr. Tim Smith • Coke Room
Organizing for Heaven Room 103
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
With the Rev. Greg Pickens
Information Session:
Sunday, February 26 | 12:15 p.m. | Parlor
For more information or to RSVP for the information session, email Greg Pickens at gpickens@saintmichael.org.
March 7–18, 2024
Family Holy Land Pilgrimage
With the Rev. Ken Brannon
Registration Opens: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Scan the QR code to register!
SaintMichael.org/Compline
Youth Formation
Middle School
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
High School Orange Room
Other Events
Adults-Only Holy Land
Pilgrimage Information Session
Parlor
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 .
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Prelude
Contrary to the first symphony’s upbeat and popular Final, the Prelude (first movement) exhibits Vierne’s serious, dark side, as a somber, haunting theme is woven into a tapestry of chromaticism and dissonances.
The First Sunday in Lent
Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 351 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God
Prelude from Symphony I
Welcome
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
Louis Vierne
“The glory of these forty days” Erhalt uns, Herr Hymn 143
A Penitential Order (standing)
Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins; People His mercy endures for ever.
BCP 351
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
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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; 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.
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.
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Kyrie (standing, sung by all) Franz Schubert Hymn S 96
The Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; 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 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 (seated)
The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die.” ... Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God say, ‘You shall not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die’.” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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The Psalm 32:1-8 (seated, chanted by the choir)
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.
For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; * my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you, * and did not conceal my guilt.
Plainsong, tone 3
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. You are my hiding-place; you preserve me from trouble; * you surround me with shouts of deliverance.
Gospel Acclamation (standing)
Refrain (sung by the Choir, then repeated by all)
Jonathan Ryan
Choir One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Refrain (sung by all)
The Gospel Matthew 4:1-11 (standing)
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus was baptized, he was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God’.” Then the devil took him to the holy
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city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone’.” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test’.” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him’.” Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
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;
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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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 V (standing)
Celebrant Let us now pray for the church and for the world.
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 Michael, 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.
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Parish Prayers of the People as of February 16, 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, Mary VonDohlen, Peter Von Wupperfeld, Jack Day Watson III, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley
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 Joe, 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 danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector 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.
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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 Anthems (sung by the Saint Michael Choristers)
Salvator mundi Thomas Tallis
Salvator mundi, salva nos; qui per crucem et sanguinem redemisti nos, auxiliare nobis, te deprecamur, Deus noster.
O Savior of the world, save us, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us, help us, we humbly beseech thee, O our God.
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“All things are thine” Erhalt uns, Herr
Salvator mundi was published in the 1575 Cantiones sacrae, the joint venture with William Byrd and the attempt to make a significant statement on the health and quality of music in England. It is placed first in the collection, as befits Tallis’ senior position and the exquisite nature of the piece. It begins in imitative fashion, with the superius and contratenor in canon at the octave, but quickly moves into a more free and expressive style.
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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.
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.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
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:
Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Franz Schubert Hymn S 130
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Hymn
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.”
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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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:
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 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.
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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.
Fraction
Hymn S 164
Anthem (sung by all) Franz Schubert
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Communion Hymn (sung by all) “Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless” St. Agnes Hymn 343 13
Communion Hymn (sung by all)
“Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us” Dulce carmen Hymn 559
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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.
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.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) “O
love,
tuorum militum Hymn 448
how deep” Deus
Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.
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As part of our observance of Lent, we will forego our customary organ postludes.
Scan the QR code to visit our Lent Hub page!
of NEW COLLEGE OXFORD
Choir
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 annual jubilee
Saturday, March 4 WEDNESDAYS IN LENT LENTEN
RECITAL SERIES
Mother-Daughter Tea
3 p.m. at Jubilee (907 Bank St.)
Join the Women of Saint Michael at this special event celebrating mothers and daughters at Jubilee Park. Scan the QR code below to volunteer!
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
Adults
ALPHA
Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon & Justin Brooks
Tuesdays, March 28 –May 16
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!
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
JOIN CHORISTERS!
The Saint Michael Choristers welcome all young people from pre-K through high school to join. Choristers receive a high level education from our renowned music staff, formation in faith, responsibility, mentorship, develop skills benefiting academics, and often make new friendships. Upcoming chorister trips include Boston and London! No musical background is necessary. For more info, contact Catherine Hinkley, chinkley@saintmichael.org or visit saintmichael.org/choristers.
