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 of in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
I hope you will join us during the 10 o’clock hour at one of our excellent classes for all ages. If you miss them or cannot stay, I encourage you to join us throughout the week at one of our many Bible studies, book studies prayer groups, and more. Being with your church family outside of Sunday worship helps deepen our faith together.
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!
10 AM
Adult Formation Class For Parents: Love Does: Free To Fail
The Rev. Christian Basel Theater
Creed: “Who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried”
The Rev. Greg Pickens Saint Michael Chapel
Jesus, The Days Before the Cross: His Last Acts, Teachings, and Experiences
Dr. Tim Smith Coke Room
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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21—THIS WEEK! SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE & GUMBO SUPPER
Featuring the Bach Norwood Quartet!
5–7 | Parish Hall
Hosted by the Men of Saint Michael, this celebration is an amazing time of food, family, and friends. Laissez les bons temps roulez (let the good times roll) with a concert of Mardi Gras jazz! Scan the QR code to buy tickets today!
Youth Formation Middle School
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
High School
Orange Room
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
Please 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 Last Sunday after the Epiphany
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 Exodus 24:12-18 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 99 see page 3
The Second Lesson 2 Peter 1:16-21 see page 4
The Gospel (standing) see page 5
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Matthew 17:1-9
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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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
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
“O wondrous type! O vision fair” Wareham (sung by all) Hymn 137
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all)
BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The Lesson Exodus 24:12-18 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 99 see page 3
The Gospel (standing) see page 5
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Matthew 17:1-9
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 IV
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
BCP 358
BCP 388
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all)
The Peace (standing)
The Holy Communion
BCP 360
BCP 360
“Christ upon the mountain peak” Mowsley (sung by all) Hymn 129
“Praise God, from whom” Old 100th (sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing) BCP 367
Sanctus and Benedictus: Schubert Hymn S 130
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
BCP 364
BCP 364
“Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor” Bryn Calfaria (sung by all) Hymn 307
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
The Blessing
The Dismissal
BCP 365
BCP 366
“Songs of thankfulness and praise” Salzburg (sung by all) Hymn 135
Please 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 glutenfree 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
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 Colocousis, 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, Darlene Lueking, Steve McCandless, Vicki Sparks McCarty, Christine McDonough, Penny Malloy, Harrison Marcus, Hart Mason, Heather Nemec, Taylor Netting, Haley Odlozil, Charles Peeler, Alex Powell, 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, Catherine Carr Worley
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
O God, who before the passion of thy only-begotten Son didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount: Grant unto us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Exodus 24:12-18
The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 99
The LORD is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.
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The LORD is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples.
Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One.
“O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One.
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the Lord, and he answered them. He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.
O LORD our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is the Holy One.
The Second Lesson 2 Peter 1:16-21
We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
The Gospel Matthew 17:1-9
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
October 7–19, 2023
CANDLELIT COMPLINE
“CALLED TO BEAUTY”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8 p.m. in the Church
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
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. Kenneth H. Brannon
Registration Opens: Monday, March 6, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Online
This meditative service is aimed at concluding our weekend with reflection, calm, and peace. Consider bringing friends who don't regularly attend church. Join us for a reception immediately following the service.
SaintMichael.org/Compline
FEBRUARY 22: NEXT WEDNESDAY!
Ash Wednesday & Holy Communion • Church
12:30 p.m.
Ashes to Go • Preston Center
5 p.m.
Family Service • Saint Michael Chapel
7 p.m.
Ash Wednesday & Holy Communion • Church LIVESTREAM!
SaintMichael.org/AshWednesday
BLOOD DRIVE FEB
RESCHEDULED!
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Theater
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Driver’s license or ARC card/app is required to donate.
To reserve a time, please contact Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org.
Give Blood. Give life
Get Connected!
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!
Music
LENTEN RECITAL SERIES
Wednesdays in Lent—March 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 12:10 p.m. Recital | 12:30 Holy Eucharist
Saint Michael Chapel
Saint Michael musicians share instrumental mini-recitals to help us find meaning in the season of Lent. Join us for an oasis of beauty in the middle of the week.
Women of Saint Michael
JUBILEE MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA
Saturday, March 4
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 to volunteer!
Pastoral Care
ORGANIZING FOR HEAVEN
Led by the Rev. Greg Pickens
Sunday, February 26 10–10:50 a.m.
Room 103
This gathering will answer questions about how to request a funeral at our parish, the guidelines for a Saint Michael funeral, and how to purchase a niche in our Columbarium. Registration is required. Contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org, with questions.
