Easter Day 2025 by StStephensRVA

EASTER DAY

The Resurrection of Our Lord

Sunday, April 20, 2025

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Richmond, Virginia

Welcome! Thank you for joining us on this day of resurrection and hope. May you find your spirits lifted by the beauty of the flowers, the sound of the music, the smiles on faces, and most of all by the timeless proclamation that love casts out fear and life is stronger than death.

Whoever you are, and whatever journey has led you here, know that you are welcome at St. Stephen’s Church. This booklet contains our full slate of Easter services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. in Palmer Hall Chapel (oriented for children and younger families) 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. in the main church (the same liturgy for both), 5:30 p.m. in the style of our Celtic Evensong and Communion service, and information about an 8 p.m. sung Compline (COM-plinn) service to close this holy day. In each service, you will find guiding instructions in red. At the time of Holy Communion, ushers will invite you to come forward. All are welcome at the altar in this place, and our altar extends to your pew if you need us to bring the sacrament to you; just let an usher know.

Please pick up our Visitor Guide while you’re here; copies are available in racks at entrances to the church, and at “Information Central,” a large table in the parish house near the church office. Everything we offer is open to everyone, and more information about upcoming programs may be found at the back of this booklet. Please also visit ststephensRVA.org to learn more about this community and how you might get involved. You may wish to fill out a visitor card (found in the rack in front of you), and drop it in the offering plate or basket. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask a member of the clergy or an usher, or call the parish office at 804.288.2867. If you’d like to take this booklet home, we’re delighted. If not, however, please place it in one of the baskets provided at the exits so that we can re-use it at one of our later services. Thank you, and happy Easter!

Where to find the pages for the service you are attending

Page 3: Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 7:30 a.m. service

Page 11: Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 9 a.m. service in Palmer Hall Chapel

Page 17: Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 9 and 11:15 a.m. services in the main church

Page 27: Celtic Evensong and Communion, 5:30 p.m.

Page 34: Compline, 8 p.m.

Page 35: Information about St. Stephen’s Church

Page 38: Easter Memorials

Join us for fellowship, food, and fun today

Following the 9 a.m. services and the 11:15 a.m. service, festive receptions are held in the courtyard (if it’s raining, we’ll be in the fellowship hall).

Following the 9 a.m. service, an Easter egg hunt for young children will take place on the grounds. Preschool-age children will be in one location, and elementary-age children in another. We will wait to begin the hunt until both the Palmer Hall Chapel service and the 9 a.m. service in the main church have concluded.

Following the 5:30 p.m. service, you’re invited to an informal supper in the fellowship hall. It is donation-based; if you can contribute to the cost of the meal, please do. If you do not have money to contribute this evening, please be our guest!

Easter Day 7:30 a.m.

Holy Eucharist: Rite One

When you enter the nave, thank you for remembering to silence all mobile devices.

Opening Voluntary Prelude in C major, BWV 547i J.S. Bach

The Word of God

Hymn 179 Welcome, happy morning! Sung by all, standing as you are able. Fortunatus

Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer, page 323 Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Collect for Purity Said by all. Prayer Book, page 323 Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

7:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE ONE

Song of Praise God’s Paschal Lamb is sacrificed for us Sung by all, standing as you are able. Sine nomine arr. Michael Burkhardt and Brent te Velde

The Collect of the Day Prayer Book, page 170 Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Silence is kept.

Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lesson Isaiah 65:17-25 Please sit.

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent—its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God. A period of silence is kept.

The Gospel Luke 24:1-12 Please remain standing and face the reader of the Gospel. Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.

On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. John D. Rohrs

The Nicene Creed Said by all, standing as you are able. Prayer Book, page 358 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,

7:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE ONE

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; 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.

The Prayers of the People Prayer Book, page 328

Celebrant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world. Please kneel as you are able.

Leader

Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer unto thy divine Majesty, beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.

Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops and other ministers, that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.

And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace, and especially to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.

We beseech thee also so to rule the hearts of those who bear the authority of government in this and every land, that they may be led to wise decisions and right actions for the welfare and peace of the world.

Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful stewards of thy bounty.

And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.

And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear [especially __________], beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love and service; and to grant us grace so to follow the good examples of blessed Stephen, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of all thy saints, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.

Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

The Peace Please stand as you are able. Prayer Book, page 332 Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And with thy spirit.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. After exchanging the Peace, please be seated.

Welcome and Announcements

The Holy Communion

All comes from God, so from what God has given, we offer gifts as we participate in God’s work in the world. You may offer your gift in an offering plate as they come by or make a gift online by scanning the QR code or texting STSTEPHENSRVA to 73256.

Organ Voluntary Prelude on the Easter Hymn Charles Villiers Stanford At the Presentation

Sung by all, standing as you are able. Lasst uns erfreuen The fruits of our labor are presented to God, along with gifts for our food ministry.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II Prayer Book, page 340

The people remain 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.

Celebrant

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.

But chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath won for us everlasting life.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing:

You may stand or kneel.

Celebrant

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.

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,

Celebrant and People Prayer Book, page 336

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.

The Breaking of the 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.

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept. The Hymnal S-154, David Hurd y

Celebrant

The gifts of God for the people of God.

At the Communion of the People

All are welcome at the altar in this place. Communion is distributed at the high altar and in the side chapels, kneeling or standing. The altar also extends to your pew if you need us to bring the sacrament to you; just let an usher know. To receive Communion, place your hands together, palms up. You may consume the bread and then drink from the wine in the larger chalice. If you prefer to “intinct” or touch the edge of your bread to the wine, please use one of the smaller cups, available at all stations. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. If you prefer to receive a blessing, cross your arms against your chest.

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray. Please kneel as you are able. 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 Prayer Book, page 339

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Hymn 207 Jesus Christ is risen today Sung by all, standing as you are able. Easter Hymn

Dismissal Prayer Book, page 339

Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Closing Voluntary Toccata from Symphony No. 5 Charles-Marie Widor

Participants CELEBRANT: The Rev. John W.A. Jenkins; DEACON: The Rev. William S. Stanley; LAY READER: Scott Finn; PREACHER: The Rev. John D. Rohrs; INTERCESSOR: Charlie Caldwell; SUBDEACON: Andy Luke; ASSISTING PRIEST: The Rev. William L. Sachs; CHALICE BEARERS: Tony Anthony, Charlie Caldwell, Scott Finn, Mary Martin; MUSICIAN: Diana Chou, organ

Easter Day 9 a.m. in Palmer Hall Chapel

Holy

Eucharist: Rite Two

Prelude O for a thousand tongues to sing Carl G. Glazer

Welcome

The Word of God

Hymn 178 Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord Sung by all, standing as you are able. Alleluia No. 1

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.

People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Collect of the Day

Prayer Book, page 222 Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray. Silence is kept.

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson Isaiah 65:17-25 Please sit.

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah. I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be

offspring blessed by the Lord–and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent–its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Said responsively by whole verse, seated. Prayer Book, page 760

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever.

2 Let Israel now proclaim, * “His mercy endures for ever.”

14 The Lord is my strength and my song, * and he has become my salvation.

15 There is a sound of exultation and victory * in the tents of the righteous:

16 “The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! * the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!”

17 I shall not die, but live, * and declare the works of the LORD.

18 The Lord has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me over to death.

19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD.

20 “This is the gate of the Lord; * he who is righteous may enter.”

21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation.

22 The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone.

23 This is the LORD’s doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 On this day the Lord has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it.

The Gospel Song Celtic Alleluia

Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker Sung twice by all, standing, before and after the Gospel.

The Gospel Luke 24:1-12

Please remain standing and face the reader of the Gospel.

Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

Reader The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Wondering The Rev. Cate Anthony

The children are invited to gather on the center rug.

The Creed Said by all, standing as you are able. I believe in God above, I believe in Jesus’ love. I believe God’s Spirit too, comes to tell me what to do.

I believe that I can be kind and good, dear Lord, like thee.

The Prayers of the People Please remain standing as you are able. Celebrant Let us pray for the church and the world.

Deacon In the work we do this day, People May the risen Christ teach us.

Deacon In the challenges we face this day, People May the risen Christ guide us.

Deacon Through the people we meet this day, People May the risen Christ renew us.

Deacon As we respond to the hungers and hurts of this world, especially those who suffer in the Holy Land, Eastern Europe, and all places of conflict, People May the risen Christ compel us.

Deacon We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world, People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Deacon We remember all who have died, [especially _________].

During the silence, members of the congregation may pray for others.

Deacon Give to the departed eternal rest; People And let light perpetual shine upon them.

Deacon Let us pray for our own needs and the needs of others.

The People may add their own petitions.

Celebrant Grant us, O God, so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with Christ in the joy of his resurrection. Amen.

The Peace Prayer Book, page 360

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Announcements

Offertory Sentence

The Holy Communion

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. –Ephesians 5:2

All comes from God, so from what God has given, we offer gifts as we participate in God’s work in the world. You may offer your gift online (use the QR code, or text STSTEPHENSRVA to 73256), or in the offering plates as they come by.

Offertory Anthem

Lord of the Dance

I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth; at Bethlehem I had my birth.

Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, But they would not dance and they wouldn’t follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came with me and the dance went on.

At the Presentation

Text: Sydney Carter; Music: Shaker melody, arr. John Rutter

I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame: The holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, and they left me there on a cross to die.

I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone; but I am the dance and I still go on. They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that’ll never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me: I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.

Sung by all, standing as you are able.

The children are invited to follow the ushers forward to sit on the rug in front of the altar for the Great Thanksgiving.

The Great Thanksgiving Common Worship, Prayer 2

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 God thanks and praise.

Celebrant Lord of all life, you created the universe, where all living things reflect your glory. You give us happy times and things to celebrate. In these we taste your kingdom, a feast for all your children. You made us all, each wonderfully different, to join with the angels and sing your praise:

Celebrant

We thank you, loving Father, because, when we turned away, you sent Jesus, your Son. He gave his life for us on the cross and shows us the way to live. Send your Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine may be for us Christ’s body and his blood.

On the night before he died, when darkness had fallen, Jesus took bread. He gave thanks, broke it, and shared it with his disciples, saying: ‘This is my body, given for you. Do this to remember me.’

After they had eaten, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and shared it with his disciples, saying: ‘This is my blood, poured out for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins.’

So Father, with this bread and this cup we celebrate his love, his death, his risen life. As you feed us with these gifts, send your Holy Spirit, and change us more and more to be like Jesus our Savior.

Help us, Father, to love one another, as we look forward to that day when suffering is ended, and all creation is gathered in your loving arms. And now with blessed Stephen, Mary, Mother of God, and all your saints we give you glory, through Jesus Christ, in the strength of the Spirit, today and for ever. AMEN.

Celebrant 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,

The Breaking of the Bread

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.

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept. Mason Martens, S-152

The Invitation

Celebrant This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

At the Communion of the People Communion is served at two stations. All are welcome to come forward. To receive Communion, cross your hands, palms up. If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please tell the minister. If you prefer a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest. Communion Anthem Risen Lord Barry Rose Risen Lord, give us a heart for simple things: love, laughter, bread, wine and dreams; fill us with green growing hope. Make us a people whose song is Alleluia, whose sign is peace, and whose name is love. Risen Lord, give us a heart for simple things, and to sing Alleluia. After Communion

Celebrant Let us pray. Please stand as you are able.

All Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. The Blessing Song Go Now in Peace Sung by all. Natalie Sleeth Go now in peace, go now in peace. May the love of God surround you, everywhere, everywhere you may go. Hymn 207 Jesus Christ is risen today Sung by all.

Dismissal

Easter Hymn J y

Prayer Book, page 366 Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Postlude Christ Arose Robert Lowry

Participants | CELEBRANT: The Rev. Cate Anthony; DEACON: The Rev. Abby Kocher; MUSICIANS: St. Stephen’s Choristers, Diana Chou, director; David Kim, piano

Sunday, April 20 9 and 11:15 a.m.

Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

Voluntaries

Die Bänkelsängerlieder anon., c. 1684 Canzona per sonare no. 1 Giovanni Gabrieli Three Madrigals for Brass Quintet John Wilbye Giga Arcangelo Corelli

The Word of God

Hymn 179 Welcome, happy morning! Sung by all, standing as you are able. Fortunatus, arr. Craig Phillips

Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer, page 355 Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

9 AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO

The Collect for Purity Said by all. Prayer Book, page 355

Almighty God, 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.

Song of Praise God’s Paschal Lamb is sacrificed for us Sung by all, standing as you are able. Sine nomine arr. Michael Burkhardt and Brent te Velde

The Collect of the Day Prayer Book, page 222 Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Silence is kept.

The Lesson Isaiah 65:17-25 Please sit.

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord–and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent–its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God. A period of silence is kept.

The Gospel Luke 24:1-12 Please remain standing and face the reader of the Gospel. Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. John D. Rohrs

The Nicene Creed Said by all, standing as you are able. Prayer Book, page 358 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, 9 AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO

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; 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.

The Prayers of the People

Celebrant Let us pray for the church and the world. Please remain standing. The Leader and the People pray responsively.

Leader In the work we do this day, People May the risen Christ teach us.

Leader In the challenges we face this day, People May the risen Christ guide us.

Leader Through the people we meet this day, People May the risen Christ renew us.

Leader As we respond to the hungers and hurts of this world, especially those who suffer in the Holy Land, Eastern Europe, and all places of conflict, People May the risen Christ compel us.

Leader We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world, People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Leader We remember all who have died, [especially _________].

During the silence, members of the congregation may pray for others.

Leader Give to the departed eternal rest; People And let light perpetual shine upon them.

Leader Let us pray for our own needs and the needs of others.

The People may add their own petitions.

Celebrant Grant us, O God, so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with Christ in the joy of his resurrection. Amen.

The Peace Prayer Book, page 360

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. After exchanging the Peace, please be seated. Welcome and Announcements

The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem Sing ye to the Lord Sung by the choir. text: Exodus 15:21,4 and Robert Campbell; music: Edward Bairstow Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea. Mighty Victim from the sky, hell’s fierce powers beneath thee lie; thou hast conquered in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light. Now no more can death appall, now no more the grave enthrall; thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise. Alleluia! Amen.

At the Presentation

Sung by all, standing as you are able. Lasst uns erfreuen

The fruits of our labor are presented to God, along with gifts for our food ministry.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B Prayer Book, page 367 The people remain standing.

Celebrant

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

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 Sung by all. Richard Proulx, arr. Brent te Velde

Remain standing.

Celebrant

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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.” 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, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People

We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory; Celebrant

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him,

being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with blessed Stephen, Blessed Mary, Mother of God, and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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.

All

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Celebrant and People Prayer Book, page 364

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.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept. The Hymnal S-154, David Hurd y

The Invitation

Celebrant

This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

At the Communion of the People

All are welcome at the altar in this place. Communion is distributed at the high altar, in the side chapels (kneeling or standing), and at the cross aisle station (standing). The altar also extends to your pew if you need us to bring the sacrament to you; just let an usher know. To receive Communion, cross your hands, palms up. You may consume the bread and then drink from the wine in the larger chalice. If you prefer to “intinct” or touch the edge of your bread to the wine, please use one of the smaller cups, available at all stations. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. If you prefer to receive a blessing, cross your arms over your chest.

9 AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO

Music at Communion

Anthem Easter Prayer

Sung by the choir. Jane Marshall Almighty God, through Jesus Christ you overcame death and opened to us the gate to everlasting life. Grant that we who celebrate the day of the Lord’s resurrection may, by the renewing of your Spirit, arise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Hymn 180 He is risen

Sung by all, seated. Unser Herrscher

Hymn 199 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Sung by all, seated.

St. Kevin

Hymn 174 At the Lamb’s high feast we sing Sung by all, seated.

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. Please stand as you are able. All Eternal God, heavenly Father, Prayer Book, page 365 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

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Hymn 207 Jesus Christ is risen today Sung by all, standing as you are able. Easter Hymn, arr. John Ferguson J y y Jg

The Dismissal

Prayer Book, page 366 Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Voluntary Toccata from Symphony No. 5

Participants

Charles-Marie Widor

9 A.M. // CELEBRANT: The Rev. William S. Stanley; DEACON: The Rev. William L. Sachs; SUBDEACON: Allison Koschak; LAY READER: Rosie Ferrell; PREACHER: The Rev. John D. Rohrs; INTERCESSOR: Debarah Waters; ASSISTING PRIEST: The Rev. John W.A. Jenkins; CHALICE BEARERS: Iffet Araniti-Davis, Kathy Brock, Wortie Ferrell, Pat Githens; ACOLYTES: Charles Ayers, Alice Kidd, Abigail Moore, Amy Phillips, Lucy Phillips; MUSICIANS: Rolla Durham and Calvin Vonada, trumpet; Donald Spaulding, horn; Scott Winger, trombone; Dr. Christopher Lair, tuba; James Jacobson, timpani; St. Stephen’s Choir, Chris Edwards, director; Brent te Velde, organ; VERGER: Dave Davis

11:15 A.M. // CELEBRANT: The Rev. Cate Anthony; DEACON: The Rev. John W.A. Jenkins; SUBDEACON: Chip Jamerson; LAY READER: Wingrove Croft; PREACHER: The Rev. John D. Rohrs; INTERCESSOR: Cotesworth Pinckney; ASSISTING CLERGY: The Rev. William L. Sachs, the Rev. William S. Stanley; CHALICE BEARERS: Beth Crews, Bill Gray, Barbara Massey, Laurie Rogers; ACOLYTES: Hayes Carithers, Wyatt Hobbs, Luke Hudson, Ada Mathews, Abigail Moore, Pierce Rempe, Anna Rohrs; MUSICIANS: Rolla Durham and Calvin Vonada, trumpet; Donald Spaulding, horn; Scott Winger, trombone; Dr. Christopher Lair, tuba; James Jacobson, timpani; St. Stephen’s Choir, Chris Edwards, director; Brent te Velde, organ; VERGER: Penn Rogers

Easter Day 5:30 p.m.

Celtic Evensong and Communion

From 5:10, the church is ready for prayer and rest. Please observe silence inside the church. Thank you for remembering to “silence” all devices.

Prelude Morning has broken arr. Larry Shackley Please stand at the sound of the bell.

Opening Easter Watch Joyce Rupp

Look for light piercing the gloom.

Receive little joys inside old troubles. Hold on to love in bleakest of times.

Keep faith alive when filled with doubt.

Accept help from whomever it comes.

Pray in spite of strong resistance.

Laugh amid the tattered tears.

Stand at Easter’s emptied tomb. Remember what the message is. Shake off what holds you back.

Cast your gaze inside your journey.

Meet the Risen One on the road.

Let renewed hope enter every step.

Watch how Love surprises you.

Observe the Freed One slipping Inside the story of your life.

Silence is held after the reading.

Hymn Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord Sung by all, standing as you are able. Alleluia No. 1

A Prayer for the Evening

Jesus our inspiration, you come in the evening as our doors are shut, and you bring peace; the peace you give the world cannot. Grant us sleep tonight, and courage tomorrow to follow wherever you lead. Amen.

The Reading Luke 24:1-35 Please sit.

Reader A Reading from the Gospel according to Luke.

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’ Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

Now on that same day two of them 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 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.

As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’ That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, ‘The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!’ Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Silence is held for one minute of reﬂection.

Reflection The Rev. Will Stanley

Silence is held for two minutes of reﬂection.

Music for Meditation Easter Hymn arr. John Ferguson

Prayers for Ourselves and Others Please stand as you are able.

Deacon Let us pray for the church and the world. Please remain standing. The Leader and the People pray responsively.

Leader In the work we do this day, People May the risen Christ teach us.

Leader In the challenges we face this day, People May the risen Christ guide us.

Leader Through the people we meet this day, People May the risen Christ renew us.

Leader As we respond to the hungers and hurts of this world, especially those who suffer in the Holy Land, Eastern Europe, and all places of conflict, People May the risen Christ compel us.

Leader We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world, People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Leader We remember all who have died, [especially _________].

The people may add their intercessions either silently or aloud.

Leader Give to the departed eternal rest; People And let light perpetual shine upon them.

Leader Let us pray for our own needs and the needs of others.

The people may add their intercessions either silently or aloud.

Leader Lord, you have called us to serve you.

People Grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds, your strength in our wills, until, at the end of our journey, we know the joy of our homecoming and the welcome of your embrace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Candle Lighting, Additional Prayers

Lighting candles is as potent a symbol of offering one’s prayer to God as candlelight is of God’s abiding presence. All may light a votive at any station, now and hereafter. This church is open daily for prayer and rest, and a permanent votive station is located near the piano in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Music for Meditation Give me Jesus arr. John Purifoy Here comes the sun George Harrison, arr. Yo-Yo Ma

Hymn Adoramus te, Domine Jacques Berthier

Sung by all, standing as you are able. The refrain will be sung by the cantor, then repeated by all as the cantor sings the verses.

The Grace Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. –Romans 8:35, 37-39

The Peace MayChrist, the Good Shepherd, bind us with a bond of love that cannot be broken. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.

All greet one another in the name of the Lord, saying “peace.”

Welcome and Announcements

The Holy Communion

All comes from God, so from all God has given into our care, we offer gifts from our gratitude. Please place offerings (or scan QR) into the basket near the baptismal font or food pantry items into the baskets by the main entrance.

At the Offertory Easter Snow

Eucharistic Prayer Please stand as you are able. Enriching Our Worship, Eucharistic Prayer 3

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 our thanks and praise.

Celebrant All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

Áine Minogue

Celebrant Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said:

All “Take and eat. This is my own body given for you. Do this to remember me.”

Celebrant After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: All “This is my life-blood given for you. Do this to remember me.”

Celebrant And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:

All Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!

Celebrant Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.

All Blessed are you now and for ever. AMEN.

The Invitation Celebrant This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

The Breaking of the Bread Silence is held.

David Hurd

At the Communion of the People

All who seek God’s presence through Communion or God’s blessing are welcome to come forward. Extend your hands, one upon another, to receive a bread wafer (gluten-free available on request) or, to receive God’s blessing instead, cross your arms over your chest in an “X.” Wine for sipping is offered next to the bread or dip the edge of your wafer in the small cup by the pillars. Healing prayer and anointing are offered to all at the side chapels from the beginning of Communion through the end of the service.

Music for Communion

My love is like a red, red rose trad. Scottish, arr. Ēriks Ešenvalds Morning has broken arr. John Purifoy Now the green blade riseth arr. Simon Lindley April Ola Gjeilo

After Communion

Please stand as you are able. Celebrant Let us pray.

All Lord Jesus Christ, you have put your life into our hands; now we put our lives into yours. Take us, renew us and remake us. What we have been is past; what we shall be, through you, still awaits us.

Lead us on. Take us with you. Amen.

The Blessing

Celebrant Now, may the Lord Christ go before you to prepare your way; Christ beside you, be companion to you everywhere you go; Christ beneath you, strengthen and uphold you when you fall or fail; Christ behind you, finish and complete what you must leave undone; Christ within you, give you faith and courage, love and hope; And Christ above you, bless and keep you, now and evermore. Amen.

Hymn That Easter day with joy was bright Sung by all.

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Puer nobis nascitur

Dismissal

Deacon Go out into the world in peace, have courage, hold on to what is good, return no one evil for evil, strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering, honor everyone, love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

People Thanks be to God. Please sit for the Music for Meditation.

Music for Meditation May the Long Time Sun Snatam Kaur Postlude That Easter day with joy was bright arr. Anne Krentz Organ

Please feel free to depart in silence during the Postlude, as you wish.

Participants

Celebrant: The Rev. John Jenkins; Deacon and Reflector: The Rev. Will Stanley; Reader/Intercessor: Sara Mackey; Subdeacon: Susan Wilkes; Chalice Bearers: Alisa Booze Troetschel, Sam Davis, Guy Frank, Mim Oman; Musicians: Lauren Clay, cantor; Christine Ertell, ﬂute; Peter Greydanus, cello; Alana Carithers, violin; Diana Chou, piano

Easter Day 8 p.m.

Sung Compline

Our 30-minute Compline (COM-plinn) service is lit by candles as light incense wafts through the chancel and the liturgy is chanted entirely by our Compline choir, Sanctuary.

The Order for Compline is in the Book of Common Prayer beginning on page 127, and in many settings–churches, cathedrals, chapels, schools, monasteries, and people’s homes–the service is spoken. In our Sunday night service, the congregation does not have a speaking role, but simply sits (or reclines) in a pew in silence while allowing this sacred sound bath to envelope them as they rest, pray, or meditate.

The altos and sopranos of Sanctuary alternate Sunday evenings with the tenors and basses to chant the psalms and prayers, and the full choir sings anthems and motets. This evening Alyssa Shevchuck will be the cantor, and Ellie Swanson will serve as officiant.

Sanctuary will sing the following pieces this evening.

My master from a garden rose by Eleanor Daley

In manus tuas Domine by Michael Simpson

Most glorious Lord of life by Gary Davison

Credits and permissions

7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m. services: Rite Planning, Copyright©2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated, All rights reserved; from Copyright©1977; used by permission. Adapted from Common Worship, Copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000-2006; All of the official Common Worship publications are being published by Church House Publishing. All music reprinted with permission via OneLicense #A710911. Palmer Hall service: The Book of Common Prayer by Church Publishing Incorporated. Common Prayer for Children and Families by Church Publishing Incorporated, 2019. Enriching Our Worship by Church Publishing Incorporated. Rite Planning, Copyright©1998 by Church Publishing Incorporated, all rights reserved; from Copyright©1977; used by permission. Call to worship used with permission by David Beswick, https://www.beswick.info/; Prayers of the People: Common Worship: Services and Prayers for The Church of England © The Archbishop’s Council 2006. A New Zealand Prayer Book, The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia © 1998. All applicable music reprinted under OneLicense #A-710911. Celtic service: Prayers and blessings adapted from the following sources: The Northumbria Community, Celtic Daily Prayer: Prayers and Readings from the Northumbria Community, Harper Collins, 2002; Intercessions for the Christian People, The Liturgical Press, ©1990; A New Zealand Prayer Book, Harper Collins, 1997; Philip Newell, Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer, William B. Eardmans Publishing Company, 2000; Iona Community, Iona Community Worship Book. Glasgow: Wild Goose, 1991; Wild Goose Worship Group, A Wee Worship Book, Glasgow: Wild Goose, 1999. Rite Planning, ©2021, by Church Publishing Incorporated, all rights reserved, used by permission. All copyrighted music by permission, under OneLicense #A710911. Opening: “Easter Watch” by Joyce Rupp, from My Soul Feels Lean: Poems of Loss and Restoration, Sorin Books, Notre Dame, IN, 2013. Reprinted by permission.

WELCOME TO ST. STEPHE N’S CHURCH

You are invited to join in anything we offer at St. Stephen’s Church. Here are some things to know about our community’s life. We encourage you to visit our website or call the parish office at 804.288.2867 after it re-opens Tuesday, April 22.

Newcomer reception MAY 1, 5:30-7 P.M.

Are you new (or new-ish) to St. Stephen’s Church? If you’ve recently joined, or you’re deciding whether to join this community of faith, please plan to attend a reception where you can meet our staff, clergy, members of our hospitality committee, and others who are new to St. Stephen’s. Visit our website to RSVP, ststephensRVA.org/newcomer.

Visitor guides and visitor cards

Visitor guides are available at entrances to the church and throughout the parish house. Please help yourself! In addition, visitor cards are in the racks in each pew; when you fill in one of these cards and drop it into an offering plate, the information you provide will help our clergy and staff get to know you better. If you prefer to fill in an online version of the card, use the QR code on the card, or go to ststephensRVA.org/visitor.

For children, youth and parents

YOUTH GROUPS

St. Stephen’s offers a rich array of spiritual education, support, fellowship, and service opportunities for youth. Your young person is welcome at all that we offer! A youth Bible study gathers on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. on the top floor of the parish house (resuming April 27). Youth group meets every other Sunday evening and we also offer preparation for the Rite of Confirmation for those in grade 9 (or older). Learn more from Caroline Harris, charris@ststephensRVA.org.

CHILDRE N’S FORMATION

St. Stephen’s Church uses Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a unique, Montessori-based formation approach for children age 3 through grade 5. Adults in the atrium (the specially-prepared space where the program takes place) simply wonder about God along with children. We’ll resume April 27 at 10:10 a.m. upstairs in the parish house; all children are invited to take part. For additional information, please contact the the Rev. Abby Kocher, akocher@ststephensRVA.org.

SUNDAY GROUP FOR PARENTS

A group for parents of children and youth, “Many Parents, One Vine,” gathers Sundays at 10:10 a.m. in Room 14. No registration is needed. This group will resume April 27.

FAMILY MINISTRY E- NEWS

Are there children or teens in your household? Subscribe to the family ministry email, the best way to receive timely and important information on offerings for those from birth through grade 12; visit ststephensRVA.org/children-youth and scroll to the bottom of the page for the subscription link (it’s free!).

Young adult fellowship

Young adults at St. Stephen’s are involved in every part of parish life: small groups, worship, outreach, service, special events. A free email newsletter is one way that 20s, 30s and 40s stay in touch. Visit ststephensRVA.org/young-adults to subscribe.

Small groups

At St. Stephen’s, we offer a variety of small groups for adults: Emmaus Groups meeting weekly for prayer, reflection, and mutual support; “Being With” groups, a story- and relationship-based curriculum and approach to ministry pioneered by the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London; affinity or thematic groups on a range of topics. There’s a men’s fellowship group, a weekly Bible study group, and others. Learn more at ststephensRVA.org/connect.

Assistive listening devices

Would an assistive listening device be helpful to you in church? Please ask any of the ushers for one of these devices.

WELCOME TO ST. STEPHE N’S CHURCH

A new series in the Sunday Forum: ‘Embracing our mission’

SUNDAYS APRIL 27, MAY 4, MAY 11 | 10:10 A.M.

The Sunday Forum is a weekly gathering for adults with a variety of speakers and topics. All are welcome, and no registration is needed. We gather for about 50 minutes in the fellowship hall. During this final Sunday Forum series of the program (academic) year, we will hear from parish leaders and reflect together on our mission to live as a community of hospitality, healing, and hope, sharing the love of Christ. On April 27, the Rev. John Rohrs will introduce our new director of outreach and engagement, Jennifer Bousquet, through an informal conversation. They will be joined by representatives of the outreach grants committee, who will describe the process they use to put our mission into action through gifts. On May 4, John Rohrs and other church leaders will share an update on our parish ministries, finances, events and goals for the months ahead. Finally, on May 11, some of our clergy will kick off table conversations, inviting parishioners to reflect on our mission and consider how it inspires our lives and ministries – both individually and as a community of faith.

Reach out in our community and beyond

St. Stephen’s Church is involved in a variety of outreach partnerships in Richmond’s East End, and we have a wideranging food ministry. Opportunities are available in several areas, tailored to your schedule. Contact Jennifer Bousquet, jbousquet@ststephensRVA.org, and Anna Jones, ajones@ststephensRVA.org or visit ststephensRVA.org/connect-serve.

Questions about membership

We are often asked about church membership by visitors and newcomers to St. Stephen’s. While church membership is not required to attend services, events, groups, or other offerings here, we are delighted if you wish to join or to transfer your church membership here. Please send an email to Mary Feldman in the parish office, mfeldman@ststephensRVA. org, and she can assist you and answer questions you may have.

Please come for

supper

If you attend the Celtic service at 5:30 p.m. and/or the Compline service at 8 p.m. (and even if you don’t) please join us for our community supper at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. These suppers are sustained by donations, but everyone is welcome regardless of the ability to make a donation. Each Wednesday evening during the academic year, St. Stephen’s offers an informal parish supper in the fellowship hall from 5:45 until 6:30; these will continue through mid-May before taking a summer break. “Wonderful Wednesdays” are a great way to get to know others in this large parish, and provide time for families, couples and friends to reconnect.

Easter Monday

The parish office will be closed Easter Monday, April 21. It will re-open Tuesday, as will the Café @ St. Stephen’s and the May Fair House, our gift and food shop.

Regular Sunday schedule RESUMING APRIL 27

8 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite One from the Book of Common Prayer (traditional language; no music)

*childcare available

9 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite Two from the Book of Common Prayer (contemporary language, with music and choirs); one service takes place in Palmer Hall Chapel and another takes place in the main church. The Palmer Hall service is more informal and conversational and is designed particularly for families with young children.*

10:10 a.m., Formation (Sunday Forum, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, youth Bible study, Many Parents, One Vine*

11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite Two from the Book of Common Prayer (contemporary language, choirs, hymns, organ)*

5:30 p.m., Celtic Evensong and Communion (contemplative service with instrumentalists and congregational hymns)*

6:30 p.m., Sunday Community Supper (donation-based)

8 p.m., Compline (half-hour, candlelit service of psalms, prayers, motets, chanted or sung by a mixed a cappella choir)

How to reach us

Here’s a list of parish staff (also available at ststephensRVA.org/staff). Staff email addresses are first initial, last name, @ ststephensRVA.org. So Jane Doe would be jdoe@ststephensRVA.org. The office phone is 804.288.2867.

Betsy Anderson, May Fair House Manager

The Rev. Cate Anthony (canthony), Associate Rector

Kitty Ball (kball), Oﬃce Coordinator

Sarah R. Bartenstein (sbartenstein), Director of Communication

Larry Bidwell (lbidwell), Facilities Manager

Jennifer Bousquet (jbousquet), Director of Outreach and Engagement

Diana Chou (dchou), Associate Director of Music

Matt Depaolis (mdepaolis), May Fair House Cooking Coordinator

Rashawn Dover (rdover), Sexton

Chris Edwards (cedwards), Director, St. Stephen’s Choir

Mary Feldman (mfeldman), Executive Assistant to the Rector and Vicar

Dillon Gwaltney (dgwaltney), Communications Associate/Video Producer

Claire Hackley (chackley), Parish Suppers Coordinator

Caroline Harris (charris), Youth Ministry Coordinator

Ian Hayes (ihayes), Sexton

Chris Holman (cholman), Sexton

Paul Honaker (bell-choir), Director, St. Stephen’s Bell Choir

Jack Hotchkiss (jhotchkiss), Sexton

The Rev. John Jenkins (jjenkins), Associate Rector

Anna F. Jones (ajones), Farmers Market Manager and Food Ministry

Wondell Kareem (wkareem), Sexton

The Rev. Abby Kocher (akocher), Director of Children’s Ministry

Mike Koschak (mkoschak), Interim Director of Church Operations

Susan McNamara (smcnamara), Finance and Administative Assistant

Robin Raver (rraver), Café Manager

The Rev. John D. Rohrs (jrohrs), Rector

Thatch Rudolph, Barista

The Rev. William L. Sachs (bsachs), Associate Rector

The Rev. William S. Stanley (wstanley), Vicar

Brent te Velde (btevelde), Director of Music

Our Missionaries in Argentina: Heidi Schmidt, Monica Vega

Dogwood Preschool: Kate Batten, Executive Director; Elizabeth Sykes, Program Director

Telephone numbers

Parish office 804.288.2867

May Fair House 804.282.3004

Café @ St. Stephen’s 804.288.3318

Dogwood Preschool 804.665.4902

For more information about St. Stephen’s Church, visit ststephensRVA.org.

EASTER MEMORIALS

The flowers throughout the church are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of:

The Rev. Dr. David T. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Howard P. Anderson

John Anderson

Cora Mae Armistead

Marie and Ed Ayers

John W. Bates, Jr.

Virginia W. Bates

Thomas and Lile Bell

Mark and Mary Bennett

John R. Beranek

Mignon U. Beranek

Mrs. Seth Borum

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Borum

Linda Hart Bouquet

J. Gil Brockenbrough, Jr.

Mark Bruch

Claire and Edward Bruen

William Michaux Buchanan

Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Bullock

Helen and Kay Carpenter

Ray Sterling Carpenter

Donald L. Charles

The Rev. Dr. Edward Allen Coffey

Stewart H. Cole

Frederick M. Crim, Sr.

Sean William L. Curran

Lara Teague Curry

David Watson Daniel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris Daniel

David V. Davis

Charles Jones Davis III

David L. Davis, Sr.

Eleanor E. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. John K. Davis

Nancy B. Davis

Sara Frances and Sam Derieux

Dale and Mary Alice Dibble

Deborah Ann Dibble

Megan Elizabeth Dibble

Alma Baker Downes

Bruce Holley Downes

Elizabeth Holley Downes

Vachel Augustine Downes

Vachel Augustine Downes, Jr.

William Harvey Downes

Carl A. Dull, Jr.

Mary C. Dull

The Rev. D. Donald Dunn III

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dunston

June and Edward Dzielak

Richard C. Edmunds, Jr.

The Rev. D. Raby Edwards

Jane P. Estes

Melvin W. Estes

Elbert and Nancy Eubanks

Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Evans III

Hurshell N. Fornash, Jr.

Anne and Jay Fox

Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Franko

Patrick Franko

The Rev. Dr. Reginald Horace Fuller

Sheila Garrigue

Carroll C. Gathright, Jr.

Isma M. Gathright

Emily Wood Gill

Fleming W. Gill

Katherine B. Gill

The Rev. Charles D. Gordon, Jr.

Sandy Graves

R. Garnett Hall, Jr.

Marion Douglas Hargrove, Jr.

Marion Douglas Hargrove III

The Rev. John E. Hedrick

Florence G. Hedrick

Mazie-Elizabeth Henry

Ronald M. Henry

Robert L. Hines, Jr.

Lelia Holtzman Holloway

Virginia and Henry Holt

Mary and Shelton Horsley

Vicky Ellen Hunt

Leighton and Anne Rawles Huske

Walter and Molly Hyer

Anne Taylor Jeffreys

Dr. Robert Louis Jessee

Hooks Kelley Johnston

Ola Epperson Jones

Charles Southall Jones

Tom and Alice Kidd

Jamie Knight

Spencer Lawton, Jr.

William Edward “Skip” Lester, Jr.

Betty Jane Lindamood

Bill, Rowena and Tom Longan

Edwin C. Luther III

Doris A. Marshall

The Rev. Dr. McAlister Crutchfield

Marshall

Eugenia and Alex Mason

Jeanne and Jim Mason

Sarah and Jim Mason

Ruth and Joseph McCoy

Timothy C. McCoy, Sr.

Dinah Dunston McElfrish

Jeffrey Forbes Meadows

Maggie Belle and Cabell Moore

Watson A. Mundy

Elizabeth Campbell Myers

Jane Downes Nelson

Thomas Edmund Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Newell

Annie Davenport Newsom

John Franklyn Newsom, Jr.

Anne Owens

Ernest Holcombe Palmer

Larry Dean Perry

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pinckney

Lindsay Harris Pollack

Martha Munson Pollard

Robert N. Pollard, Jr.

Robert N. Pollard III

Jan Price

Helen and Ellis Putney

Malcolm Matheson Randolph

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Raney

The Rev. Alwin Reiners, Jr.

Joanne McElman Reiners

Catherine Cummings Rennolds

Fred Leion Respess

Sandy Roney

Beezie and Eddie Russell

David L. Sarrett, M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schumacher

Bartley Seibert

Susan Seiler

William D. Selden VI

Mr. and Mrs. Pendleton Shiflett, Jr.

John C. Siewers II

Mr. Samuel P. Simpson IV

Laurie Spratley

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Stephenson

William Hewlett Stith

Olivia Susie Taylor

Eric Caldwell Todd

Seldon T. Tompkins

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Tompkins

Elizabeth Austin Tucker

Anne Bell Turnbull

William and Elizabeth Washburn

Carroll Edward Waters

Gloria Holloway Waters

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Way

Hugh and Lucy West

Mr. and Mrs. J. Kempter West

Emory and Carrington Williams, Jr.

Bunnie and Les Willis

Audrey and Paul Wilson

Carolyn Jones Winn

Mary Anderson Winn

Sydnor Anderson Winn

Randolph Wootten

Kimberly Smithers Wright

Carlon

Ralph

And in thanksgiving for:

Robert K. Burns

Megan Michelle Coffey

Clark Edward Hodge

Elliott David Hodge

James McDowell Hodge

The flowers and greenery in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit to recall the Garden of Gethsemene were given in loving memory of Gay Georgina Fraser by her family.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

OUR MISSION

Deﬁning who we are and what we do

We are a community of hospitality, healing, and hope, sharing the love of Christ.

OUR VISION

Conveying our hopes and imagination Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” We gather at God’s table to receive that bread and then we go out in love to share it with others, setting tables of hospitality, healing, and hope. Together, we aspire to a world where everyone has a seat at the banquet and all are fed.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our core values and characteristics are described on our website under the “About” tab. They are also available in a printed form at Information Central. –adopted by St. Stephen’s Vestry, July 23, 2024