May 1, 2022

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The Holy Eucharist

The Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 1, 2022 ✠ 10 a.m.

The Word of God

Organ Voluntary Chorale                      William Mathias

Hymn 208 Please stand. The strife is o’er       Victory

Opening Acclamation                                    EOW p. 50

Celebrant      Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People           Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Collect for Purity Said together           BCP p. 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.

Glory to God S 278 Glory to God     William Matthias, BCP p. 356

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect of the Day                                   BCP p. 357

Celebrant      The Lord be with you.
People           And also with you.
Celebrant      Let us pray.

The First Lesson Acts 9:1-6 Please be seated. BCP p. 357

Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”

Reader          The Word of the Lord.
People           Thanks be to God.

Psalm 30:1-4,12-13Exaltabo te, Domine   BCP p. 621
Sung by congregation and choir.

     1       I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me / up *

and have not let my enemies / triumph over me.

     2       O Lord my God, I cried / out to you, *

and you re- / stored me to health.

     3       You brought me up, O Lord, / from the dead; *

you restored my life as I was going / down to the grave.

     4       Sing to the Lord, you servants of / his; *

give thanks for the remembrance / of his holiness.

   12       You have turned my wailing into / dancing; *

you have put off my sack-cloth and / clothed me with joy.

   13       Therefore my heart sings to you without / ceasing; *

O Lord my God, I will give you / thanks for ever.

The Second Lesson Revelation 5:11-14 Please be seated.                                                               BCP p. 357

I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the elders fell down and worshiped.

Reader          The Word of the Lord.
People           Thanks be to God.

Alleluia and Verse Please stand.    Plainsong, Tone VII
Congregation repeats after the cantor, and after the choir’s verse.

The Holy Gospel John 21:1-19                    BCP p. 357

Minister         The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
                      according to John.
People           Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.” (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, “Follow me.”

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

The Sermon Silence is kept after the sermon.     BCP p. 358

The Nicene CreedSaid together, all standing    BCP p. 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, 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 Please kneel or stand. BCP p. 387

Let us offer our prayers to God for the world and for one another.

Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church;
That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for … all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

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

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.

We pray for … the sick and shut-in, especially those we now name.

You are invited to add your own prayers, aloud or silently.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We pray for those who have died, especially those we now name.

You are invited to add your own prayers, aloud or silently.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for … our own needs and those of others.

You are invited to offer prayers and intercessions, aloud or silently.

The Celebrant offers a concluding prayer.

The PeaceThe people stand.                        BCP p. 360

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

We greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Holy Communion

Hymn 305 Please stand.  Come, risen Lord Rosedale

The Great Thanksgiving Please stand        BCP p. 367

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.

The Celebrant recalls God’s creation and blessing, saying

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 S 125                                         Richard Proulx

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The People are encouraged to stand in the posture of the resurrection. The Celebrant continues the prayer, recalling God’s unfolding of salvation history, climaxing in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

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

The Celebrant calls on the Holy Spirit to descend on us and on our gifts, and offers prayer in anticipation of God’s festival banquet.

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.

Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer                                           BCP p. 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. 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 Breaking of the Bread, S 167                BCP p. 364

The Holy Communion                                   BCP p. 365

Please form a single-file line in the center aisle, maintaining social distance, and approach the priest wearing a mask. You can remove your mask and eat the bread once you’ve walked away from others. All are welcome to receive Holy Communion, including visitors and small children. Gluten-free hosts are available on request. Those not wishing to receive Communion are invited to receive a blessing: Simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate your preference.

Anthem If ye love me                              Thomas Tallis

If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you forever even the spirit of truth.                                                        Words: John14:15-17

Postcommunion Prayer Please stand or kneel. BCP p. 365

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Blessing of the People                           BCP p. 366

Hymn 174 Please stand. At the Lamb’s high feast we sing                                                                 Salzburg

Dismissal                                                          BCP p. 366

The Minister dismisses the people.
People
           Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Organ Voluntary Fugue on “O filii”        Jean Langlais

Today’s Ministers of the Liturgy

The Rev. Lane Hensley, Celebrant & Preacher; Margaret Schumacher, Altar Guild; Mary Beth Weissert, Lector; Suzy Brennan, Intercessor; Todd Smith, Acolyte; Richard Berndt, Mal Soward-Gatford, Ushers; Kurt Bushman, Online Video; Eric Dawson, Coffee Hour

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