EASTER FERIA
T HE H OLY E UCHARIST May 17, 2022 Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship. Prelude
Improvisation
Entrance Hymn
Love divine, all loves excelling
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Opening Acclamation Presider Alleluia! Christ is risen! People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Collect for Purity Presider Almighty God, People to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Vidi Aquam
(sung by Schola as all are asperged with Baptismal waters)
Hymn of Praise
Glory to God in the highest
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Glory to God in the highest
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Collect of the Day Presider O Lord, you open the portals of your kingdom to those who have been reborn by water and the Spirit: Increase the grace you have given to your children, that those whom you have cleansed from sin may attain to all your promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. People Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading
Acts 14:19–28
But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. Then they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But when the disciples surrounded him, he got up and went into the city. The next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe. After they had proclaimed the good news to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, then on to Iconium and Antioch. There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.” And after they had appointed elders for them in each church, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had come to believe. Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work[a] that they had completed. When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. And they stayed there with the disciples for some time.
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Gradual Psalm
Psalm 145:9–14
The Holy Gospel
John 14:27–31a
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur you may believe. I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me, but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Sermon Prayers of the People The Peace
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We greet one another, sharing the peace of Christ
Offertory Hymn
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether
United Methodist Hymnal 632
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THE HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving
Sanctus
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Wonder, Love & Praise 858
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal S 148, alt.
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Fraction Anthem Page (1/3)
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Wonder, Love & Praise 875
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Invitation Presider Behold what you are. People May we become what we receive.* *These words come from St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) in a sermon on the Holy Eucharist in which he reflected on “one of the deep truths of Christian faith: through our participation in the sacraments (particularly Baptism and Eucharist), we are transformed into the Body of Christ, given for the world.”
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Closing Hymn
Come away to the skies
Hymnal 213
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Prayer after Communion Presider People
God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Easter Blessing
Postlude
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Improvisation
Robert Humphreville
Announcements Welcome We are delighted to welcome you to the Monastery today. If you are a visitor, or new to the Monastery or Community, please take a moment to introduce yourself to one of the Brothers following the Eucharist.
The Chapel is Open!! The chapel now for in-person worship, and private prayer, throughout the day. The doors will open before Morning Prayer and close after Compline (Tuesday – Saturday), and from Morning Prayer to after Evening Prayer on Sundays. You are welcome to join us for in-person worship, or for a time of private prayer. We ask that all who make use of the chapel for private prayer, or who join us for in-person worship, be fully vaccinated, boosted and wear a mask. Extra masks are always available at the back of the church near the organ. A full schedule of services is available on our website www.SSJE.org
Liturgical Notes As we continue to take small steps in our return to normal, you will notice a number of small changes being implemented. Two of those are now in place: the Holy Water Stoup at the door of the Chapel is once again filled with water; and at the time of the Offertory Hymn, members of the congregation will bring the bread and wine forward to the Presider. In the next few weeks, we plan to restore the laying on and hands and anointing with prayer for healing.
Annual Community Report The annual St. John’s Day community report is now available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzb2V4RGKB8 Please share this link as a way to introduce the Monastery and the Brothers to your family and friends.
Retreat Day The community’s monthly retreat day in May is Wednesday, 25 May. We will not pray Compline on Tuesday, 24 May, or Morning Prayer and Compline on Wednesday, 25 May.
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Boston Calling From past experience we have discovered that we cannot compete with Boston Calling which takes place the weekend of 27 – 29 May. As a result, the chapel will close after Evening Prayer on Thursday, 26 May. We will open for the Sunday Eucharist on 29 May, and close again following the Eucharist. We will reopen for Morning Prayer on Tuesday, 31 May. Except for the Sunday Eucharist we will not livestream our services during this time. We regret having to do this.
Away Week The chapel will close after Evening Prayer on Sunday, 5 June and reopen for Morning Prayer on Tuesday, 14 June. We will not be livestreaming during this time. This is one of our quarterly away weeks when Brothers are able to have their own personal retreat, visit their families, or take some vacation time. Please pray for the gift of renewal, rest, and refreshment for the Brothers during this time.
Livestreaming We livestream Evening Prayer and Compline throughout the week, as well as the Sunday and Tuesday Eucharists. If you cannot join us in person, please join us online.
Holy Communion For the time being, we will continue to administer Holy Communion by Bread only. Please remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received.
Gluten Free Wafers at Holy Communion Please indicate to the Brother administering Holy Communion if that is your preference.
Monastery Guesthouse Limited space and times are available for stays in the guesthouse between now and the end of July. If a time of quiet and retreat would be helpful, please check our website for more information. We ask that all guests be fully vaccinated and boosted, and to be prepared to wear masks in the chapel.
Saturday Evening Prayer Evening Prayer (Evensong) is one of the glories of Anglicanism. The community sings Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday and at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Saturday Evening Prayer is especially beautiful. Now that the chapel is once again open, why not make attending Evening Prayer on Saturday, or another evening during the week, part of your regular pattern.
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Parking on Memorial Drive Memorial Drive is now closed to traffic and parking on both Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Unfortunately, this means that parking in front of the Monastery is no longer available on Sundays. This took effect on 23 April and will last until Sunday, 18 December. The City of Cambridge is soliciting feedback about the closing of Memorial Drive and would like to hear of any unintended consequences. If you would like to be in touch with the City concerning this, you may contact Joe Barr JBarr@cambridgema.gov
For more information about the Society, or stays in the Guest House, please check our website at
www.SSJE.org
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❖ Br. Geoffrey Tristram, Presider Br. Lucas Hall, Preacher Mr. Robert Humphreville, Monastery Organist ❖
Wonder, Love, and Praise Attributions Hymn 858 Music: American folk melody; arr. Marcia Pruner, harm. Annabel Morris Buchanan (1889-1983) Meter: CM Hymn 875 Music: Gary James (b. 1957) Hymn 900 Music: John Rutter (b. 1945) Supplementary hymns are used by permission and licensed to be reprinted for this service by OneLicense.Net: #A-725463
THE MONASTERY AS SANCTUARY We want our Monastery to be a sanctuary for our guests and for the Brothers. Please silence your electronic devices. We also ask you not to photograph, video, or record services in the Chapel, or to photograph other guests or Brothers without their express permission.