Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Holy Eucharist: Rite II Easter VI May 26, 2019 10:00am
Holy Eucharist Rite II Prelude Gathering Song
Wigmund (Nathanel Leondard, Pianist) Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
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Franz Liszt
Hymnal 1982 #199
liturgy of the word Opening Acclamation Celebrant: People:
Alleluia. Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Welcome Collect of the day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Holy One, you breathe the word of love and the promise of new creation into the secret places of the soul, opening heart to heart: in the wilderness of your Spirit, uncaptured in the wide world, teach us the costly way of fearless love and priceless peace; through Jesus Christ, through whom God dwells with us. Amen.
(Please be seated for the Lessons.)
The First Lesson Reader:
Acts 16:9-15
A reading from the book of Acts.
During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she prevailed upon us. Reader: People:
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. Thanks be to God. 3
The psalm
Psalm 67
The whole congregation is invited to sing the REFRAIN and verses with the choir. The first time the refrain is sung, it will be sung twice. REFRAIN
PSALM TONE (for verses)
A
B
REFRAIN (repeated) A May God be merciful to us and bless us, show us the light of his countenance and come to us. B Let your ways be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations. A Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. B Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. REFRAIN A Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. B The earth has brought forth her increase; may God, our own God, give us his blessing. B May God give us his blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him. REFRAIN
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The second Lesson Reader:
Revelation 21:10,22-22:5
A reading from the book of Revelation.
In the spirit the angel carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by day-- and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
(Please stand as you are able.)
Gradual
Draw the Circle Wide Draw the circle Draw the circle wide. Draw the circle Draw the circle wide. No one stands alone. We’ll stand side by side, Draw the circle Draw the circle wide. (Repeat)
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Mark Miller
The Gospel Officiant: People:
John 14:23-29 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to Judas (not Iscariot), "Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. 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." Officiant: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Musical Tribute to our graduating High School Seniors You Say
Affirmation of Faith
Lauren Daigle from Shore to Shore
(Please stand as you are able.) We believe in God, the creator of all life and beauty, who blesses our journey. We believe in Jesus Christ, who lived as a friend and savior to all he met as he traveled, and who ate and laughed, wept and celebrated with them in love. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who rides on the gentle breeze, who strengthens our bindings, and who offers hope eternal. We believe in the church, which stands open to all travelers, and bears witness to the everlasting love of God. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People Intercessor:
People:
Gracious God, you have promised to hear when we pray in the name of your Risen Son. In the hope and the promise of the Resurrection we lift our voices to pray. Enliven our hearts and stir our souls that we may hear and do your will. May we be salt of the earth and light to the world.
Intercessor: People:
Breathe fresh life into all your people. Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action.
Intercessor:
Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace. That we may respect one another in freedom and truth.
People:
Intercessor: Awaken in us a sense of wonder for the earth and all that is in it. People: Teach us to care creatively for its resources. Intercessor: People:
God of truth, grant wisdom to all leaders who hold power, that all may act with integrity and courage.
Intercessor: Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours. People: May we serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us. Intercessor: People:
God of hope, comfort all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, remembering Those on our Trinity Prayer list including... (read names). May they know the power of your healing love.
Intercessor: Make us willing agents of your compassion. People: Strengthen us as we share in making people whole. Intercessor: People:
We remember with thanksgiving those who have died in the faith of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone. Lord, into your hands we commend them.
Intercessor: People:
Give comfort to those who mourn. Bring them peace in their time of loss.
Celebrant:
God of love, you have called us to love the world. 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.
The Peace Celebrant: People:
The peace of the Risen Lord be always with you. And also with you. ď€ 7
Announcements Recognition of Graduates We offer a deep bow of gratitude to all of our high school singers with a special thank you to those who are graduating and leaving us as they continue to share their gifts in the world. Thank you for all you have given us this year! Ada Blattner Bowling Green State University (focus: Music Education) Katelynn Engel University of Toledo or Mercy College (focus: Nursing) Annie Juhasz (Continuing to explore how to offer her many gifts & beautiful spirit!) Cameron Lawyer University of Cincinnati (focus: Cybersecurity/ Forensics) Eduardo Pizana Owens Community College (focus: Const. Engineering & Management)
Liturgy of the Table
Offertory sentence Offertory
Witness (Canterbury Choir)
Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:
arr. Hal Hopson
The Book of Common Prayer pg. 361 (prayer A) (Expansive Language Version)
God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name;
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Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy
Grayson Warren Brown
© 1979 Grayson Warren Brown, admin. OCP Publications. Used with Permission. CLLI License #11294600
Celebrant: Holy and gracious God: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and maker of all. Jesus stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Savior 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 Jesus took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. 9
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in Christ. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Savior. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:
The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 364
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:
The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People:
We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
Invitation to Communion Celebrant:
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Holy food for holy people.
(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.) We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives. To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.
See insert for communion Hymn and sending song 10
Communion Hymn Communion Hymn
Where He Leads Me As the Heart Pants (Jobst Choral Scholars)
See Insert Felix Mendelssohn
Need prayer for yourself or someone else? During Communion come to the prayer station in the back. Prayers may be requested for healing, medical procedures, safe travels, strength, patience and more. Blessings for birthdays, anniversaries and other events may also be requested. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, but no one is required; know that you are welcome and wanted just as you are.
The Post Communion Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 365
(Please stand as you are able.) Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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.
Blessing Sending Song
How Great Thou Art
See Insert
Dismissal Celebrant: People:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Please join us for coffee and conversation in the back of the church following the service. All are welcome and wanted! Reminder! Membership Inquiry Meeting continues today at 11:30 in the Living Room.
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Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE
INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden, Darrell Cousino, Junior Warden Greg Shumaker, Treasurer, Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Jill Hunt & Donna Steppe
Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant Nick Zurawski, Sexton
Copyright Info: All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org. All other printed music is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Fraction from: New Zealand Prayer Book, 1997 Affirmation of Faith from: From Shore to Shore: Liturgies, Litanies and Prayers from Around the World, by Kate Wyles, 2003 Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Bulletin Image: Eastertide: The Season Continues, Sterling United Methodist Church, 2019
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Communion Hymn
Where He Leads Me
LEVAS #144
Words: E. W. Blandy, c. 1890 Music: John S. Norris (1844-1907)
Sending Song
How Great Thou Art
LEVAS #60
Words: Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989) Music: Swedish Folk Melod; arr. Stuart K. Hine
Trinity Episcopal Church
Easter VI May 26, 2019
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Serving this week & next:
Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us.
Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love. It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.
For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some church has become equated with feelings of hurt, rejection, or shame. We get all of that and believe that church can be different. We hold in real tension the beauty of our tradition with Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions. And we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big, Gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, we’d better be serious about being progressive, inclusive and creative. We love our Episcopal tradition, but we love people from all walks of life even more. It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, outreach activity, class, meal and social time with humility, grace and laughter. So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors. May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each and all of us at the Table of love we set together week after week. And may you never forget you are loved,
Lisa
TODAY (5/26) 10:00
Next Week (6/2) 10:00
Reader Guild: Pat Squire Hugh Grefe Becky Roth
Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Amy Saylor Bob Meeker
Chalice Guild: Wayne North TBD
Chalice Guild: Jason Rahe Scott Dibling
Altar Guild: Jane Gemmill
Altar Guild: Scott Dibling
Bread Guild: Peggy Heider
Bread Guild: Becky Roth
Greeter Guild: Sande & Stan Johnson
Greeter Guild: Lucy Russell Keith Sparrow
Hospitality Guild: Hospitality Guild: 9a Fritz & Susan 9a Dave Bingham 11:15a Nancy Colpaert 11:15a Dennis & Amy Tues. (5/28) Counters: Peggy Heider Sherre Smith
Mon. (6/3) Counters: Peggy Heider Mary Wabeke
TODAY Sunday 5/26, 11:15 – Coffee & Conversation- Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted! TODAY Sunday 5/26, 11:30 – Membership Inquiry Meeting – What does it mean to be a member at Trinity? Join Lisa at 11:30 in the living room to learn and talk about membership. Not sure if you are a “member”? Come find out! TOMORROW Monday, 5/27 – Trinity Offices Closed - Trinity offices and Next To New will be closed on Memorial Day. AA is cancelled as well.
Sunday, May 26 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:30-12:15 Membership Inquiry Meeting, in the Living Room Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Trinity Offices CLOSED Next to New Shop CLOSED AA Meeting CANCELLED Tuesday, May 28 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting
Trinity Pop-Up Dinners are a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to get to know one another better outside of the worship setting! So far, eleven households or party-pairs have hosted nearly 90 guests! Parishioners bonded over evenings of Italian cuisine, roof-top desserts and chili and bonfires. If you would like to be a part of the hosting legacy at Trinity, please contact Kim Henkel with your date and desired guest count by email at kimberlyhenkel@hotmail.com by May 30. Guest sign ups begin June 1!
Trinity is seeking a Nursery Attendant to provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to children of Trinity members and visitors during Sunday worship and other times when the community gathers. More information on the position and a link to the application can be found on our website, trinitytoledo.org. Applications due May 31, 2019.
Wednesday, May 29 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10 Midweek Eucharist Thursday, May 30 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:00-6:00 Capital Projects Mtg 7:00-8:30 Choir Rehearsal Friday, May 31 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, June 1 Trinity Offices Closed Sunday, June 2 9:00-9:50 Property Commission Mtg 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:30 Trinity Choir Celebration
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Office Support Trinity is looking for support in the office on Friday mornings throughout the summer, from 9:00 -11:00. Tasks would include help with answering phones, greeting guests of the church, receiving mail and packages, and stuffing bulletins. If interested, please contact Lynzi at lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
Student Volunteers Calling all high school and college students! Need volunteer hours for a club or honor society? Next to New invites you to earn those service hours at our shop. Email Lynzi, lynzi@trinitytoledo.org, for more information. Closed on Memorial Day Next To New will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day. Sale of the Week
Introducing Trinity 2030 Vision Process Beginning in October 2017, Lisa has been teaching and talking about her desire to get us engaged in the work of crafting a long-term vision for ministry together. While there are many ways to do this work, she has brought us the process developed by Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor (yes, the Deli!). During the February vestry retreat, the vestry reaffirmed their desire for the parish to engage in this process as well. In March, 4 members of Trinity attended a 2day training at the Zing Train Center in Ann Arbor. Roberta Durham, Alice Todd, Heather Meyer and Lisa learned the process, purpose and power of this particular way of crafting a vision. The vestry has now agreed to engage a team of Zing Trainers to work with the parish to craft a 10-year vision. We will have multiple times to engage the process, but all are invited to sign up and come to the introductory workshop scheduled for: Saturday, June 15 (8:00-12:00) Go to www.trinitytoledo.org homepage to sign up! All are welcome and wanted!!
50% off all Linens & Such; including blankets, towels, bed sheets & curtains! Old West End Festival Book Sale to benefit Next To New! Trinity Member, Sherre Smith, invites all to a used book sale, which will be featured at the Old West End Festival. Proceeds will be shared with Next To New! June 1, 10am to 4pm June 2, 12pm-4pm 2255 Robinwood, Toledo, OH
Welcome Flowers given in Remembrance of those Who died serving in the American armed forces! Order your flowers today at trinitytoledo.org! Don’t forget to stop by the Welcome Station at the conclusion of service to pick up your flowers!!!
Welcome Flowers Provided by: Schramm's Flowers 3205 W Central Ave Toledo, OH 43606 419-535-0065
May Birthdays A Birthday Blessing On this echoing-day of your birth, may you open the gift of solitude in order to receive your soul; Enter the generosity of silence to hear your hidden heart…to be enfolded anew by the miracle of your being. (- John O’Donohue) May 3 May 5 May 6 May 12 May 13 May 13 May 15 May 17 May 19 May 21 May 21 May 24 May 24 May 26 May 31 May 31
Karen Johnson-Webb Lois Nelson Michael Fischer Bonnie Loss Keith Burris Baylon Heider Ben Bueche Wes Snyder Heather Meyer Reuben Bueche Alexis Bueche-Hall Doug Johnson Sherre Smith Jess Issac Becky Roth John Woellner
Trinity would love to honor those celebrating a wedding anniversary. If you would like your anniversary listed in the Trinity Pages, please email the office at Lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
A Graduation Blessing May your post-graduation life excite your heart, kindle in your mind creativity to journey beyond the old limits of all that has become wearisome. May this next chapter fit the rhythms of your soul, enabling you to draw from the invisible new ideas and a vision that will inspire. (- John O’Donohue) Ada Blattner – Bowsher H.S. Katelynn Engel – Waite H.S. Annie Juhasz – Waite H.S. Cameron Lawyer – Waite H.S. Eduardo Pizano – Waite H.S.
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
Prayers play an important role in our faith and community at Trinity. To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, contact the office or sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.
There are many times when it would be appropriate to reach out to Lisa including: -You or someone you love has been hospitalized -You or someone you love would like time to talk confidentially -You have a question about baptism, marriage, confirmation or membership -You would like to explore different ways of getting involved in our community -You would like to schedule a time for coffee or a meal Lisa is available by phone or email and will respond as able. Please let her know what your request is and how she can best reach you in a timely fashion. She can be reached by email at lisa@trinitytoledo.org or by cell at (734)834-0132.