EASTER AT THE MONASTERY T HE S OCIETY OF S AINT J OHN THE EVANGELIST 980 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 617.876.3037 www.SSJE.org The Feast of Saint John the Evangelist, the Beloved Disciple Holy Eucharist and Reception of New Members to the Fellowship of Saint John Saturday, May 6, 2023 7 May 2016, 11 AM
Prelude Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 662) Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Hymnal 381
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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.
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Vidi aquam sung by the Schola as the People are sprinkled with Baptismal waters
4 Hymn of Praise Glory to God in the highest Hymnal S 278
Collect of the Day
Presider Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus drew the Beloved Disciple into deep intimacy with himself, and gave him grace to believe at once in his resurrection from the dead: Grant that we, who bear the name of John may ever be Christ’s friends and witnesses, that through us also many may come to believe that Jesus is the Son of God; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, in glory everlasting. People Amen.
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading Isaiah 44:1–8
Gradual: Psalm 92:1–2, 11–14 BCP, p. 720
Second Reading
1 John 5:1–13
The Holy Gospel John 20:1–9
The Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Presider I believe in God, People the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People
Reception of New Members into the Fellowship of Saint John
Presider We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. (1
John 1:1-3, NRSV
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Presenter I present to you N.N. to be received as members of the Fellowship of Saint John.
Presider Members of the Fellowship look to the Society of Saint John the Evangelist for encouragement and inspiration in the following of our Lord Jesus Christ, and seek to abide in him by living an ordered life of prayer and service in fellowship with us.
Do you desire to be received as a member of the Fellowship of Saint John?
Candidates I do.
Presider We promise to uphold you by our prayers and friendship. Will you pray for us and continually seek God’s grace to be faithful in keeping your rule of life?
Candidates I will.
Presider We receive you, N., as a member of the Fellowship of Saint John.
All Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Presider Let us pray.
O God, the giver of all good gifts, we ask you to bless these crosses which your servants will wear as tokens of fellowship with the Society of Saint John the Evangelist, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People Amen.
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Presider N., take this cross and wear it as a sign of the purity of heart with which you seek to abide in Christ as he abides in us.
Presider Let us pray.
Almighty God, you give grace to the Church, the Body of Christ, to upbuild itself in love through the mutual service of those who have faith in him: Give the fullness of your blessing to the members of the Fellowship of Saint John, and enable us, by means of our fellowship with one another, to grow in freedom from the world of sin and to be more faithfully united to you in that holy love to which you call us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People Amen.
Presider The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you now and for ever.
People Amen.
The Exchange of Peace
THE HOLY COMMUNION
The Collection of Gifts and Offerings
Your financial gifts support the Brothers’ life and our ministry to many, here at our Monastery in Cambridge and at our rural Monastery, Emery House, in West Newbury, and others whom we reach electronically and in our travels on mission.
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Offertory Hymn Sing of John, beloved disciple
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Sanctus Hymnal S 128
The Great Thanksgiving
11 The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 148, alt. Fraction Anthem Hymnal S 165
Invitation to Communion
Presider Behold what you are.
People May we become what we receive.
A Note about Holy Communion
Following Diocesan guidelines, please refrain from intinction (dipping the Bread into the Chalice). If you wish to abstain from receiving from the Chalice, remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received.
If you require a Gluten-Free host, please indicate to the Brother administering Bread at Holy Communion if that is your preference.
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Post-Communion Hymn King of glory, King of peace Hymnal 382
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Prayer after Communion
Presider God of abundance, People you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen
Easter Blessing and Dismissal
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Postlude
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 715) Johann Sebastian Bach
Br. James Koester, Presider
The Rev. Cathy George, Preacher
The Rev. Daphne Noyes, Deacon
Br. Lucas Hall, Subdeacon
Br. Michael Hardgrove, Thurifer
Ms. Sharon Christner, Crucifer
Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist
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.
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Of your charity please pray for the members of the Fellowship of the Saint John who have departed this life since May of 2022
Robert Brooks
George Chapman
Ted Coolidge
Edward Green
Frank Griswold
Damon Hickey
William Hurst
Tom Kinman
Erik Larsen
Roy Nolen
Eleanor Panasevich
S. Wyman Rolph
Kyle St. Claire
May they rest in Christ’s peace and rise in his glory, as they go from strength to strength in the life of perfect service in the heavenly kingdom.
