The Entrance Rite. The liturgy begins on page 355 in the BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER.

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1 The Fourth Sunday of Easter 17 April 2016 The Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. WELCOME to The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. We are so glad you are here to worship with us this morning. If you are visiting, we invite you to sign the guest register in the narthex or to fill out a visitor card, found in the pews. Place the visitor card in the offering plate or give it to an usher or member of the clergy. As the parish community gathers, we invite you to prepare for worship in prayerful silence. During the liturgy, we will use the BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 1979 and The Hymnal 1982, found in the pew racks. S refers to the service music section at the front of The Hymnal Largeprint leaflets and hearing assistance devices are available. Please speak with an usher or member of the clergy before the liturgy. The Entrance Rite The liturgy begins on page 355 in the BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. ORGAN VOLUNTARY Trio Sonata in D Minor, BWV 527, Andante Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) All stand and join in singing: HYMN AT THE PROCESSION 174 At the Lamb s high feast we sing Salzburg OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant People Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 355 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS: S-278

2 THE SALUTATION & COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. As the children, youth and teachers leave for Church School, all join in singing HYMN 205, verse 1 THE FIRST READING Acts 9:36-43 The Liturgy of the Word Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, "Tabitha, get up." Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner. Reader The Word of the Lord.

3 People PSALM 23 Thanks be to God. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want. The Choir sings: 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters. 3 He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake. 4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. 6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. THE SECOND READING Revelation 7: 9-17 I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb! And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen. Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple,

4 and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. HYMN AT THE SEQUENCE 421 All glory be to God on high Allein Gott in der Höh THE HOLY GOSPEL John 10:22-30 Gospeller People The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, Lord Christ At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly." Jesus answered, "I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one." Gospeller People The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ THE SERMON The Rev d Dr. David Schlafer THE NICENE CREED BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 358 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (FORM VI) BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 392 THE PEACE & THE ANNOUNCEMENTS

5 The Liturgy of the Eucharist THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Sing, choirs of heaven The Choir sings Sing choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing! Around God s throne exult in harmony! Now Jesus Christ is risen from the grave! Salute your king in glorious symphony. Sing choirs of earth! Behold, your light has come! The glory of the Lord shines radiantly, lift up your hearts, for Christ has conquered death! The night is past, the day of life is here! Sing church of God! Exult with joy outpoured. The gospel trumpets tell of victory won! Your Savior lives: he s with you evermore! Let all God s people shout the long Amen. Music: Richard Shephard (b. 1949) THE DOXOLOGY All stand and join in singing Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (PRAYER B) BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 367 SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT: S-128 THE LORD S PRAYER BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 364 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD FRACTION ANTHEM S-155 All who seek a deeper relationship with God in Jesus Christ are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion during this liturgy. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please make your need known at the altar rail. The wine has had the alcohol removed. If the reception of Holy Communion is not part of your tradition, you are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate to the priest your desire to receive a blessing.

6 THE COMMUNION ANTHEM: Ave verum corpus The Choir sings Ave, verum corpus, natum ex Maria Virgine; vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine; cuius latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine; esto nobis praegustatum, mortis in examine. O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu, Fili Mariae, miserere mei. Amen. Hail, true body, born of the virgin Mary; truly dying on the cross for humanity; from whose pierced side flowed the true blood; behold him now, tested for us through the trial of death. O merciful, O sweet, O pious, Jesus Son of Mary, have mercy on me. Amen. Words: Music: 14 th Century Eucharistic hymn Nicholas White All join in singing HYMN 664 My Shepherd will supply my need Resignation THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 365 THE EASTERTIDE BLESSING All respond: Amen. HYMN IN PROCESSION 334 Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing Alles ist an Gottes Segen THE DISMISSAL All respond: Thanks be to God. Alleluia. ORGAN VOLUNTARY Concerto IV, BWV 595 Johann Sebastian Bach Thank you for worshipping with us. At the conclusion of the liturgy, we invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall, located on the lower level of the building. To learn more about the mission and ministry of The Church of the Redeemer, visit the parish website: redeemerbethesda.org The Rector is out of the country for continuing education and vacation April Pastoral emergencies should be directed to Rev. Robin Razzino and Rev. David Schlafer (301) Chris Betts and our youth choristers are in Philadelphia this morning, participating in a choral festival at St. Paul s, Chestnut Hill, together with choristers from

7 Christ Church, Alexandria, St. Paul s, Chestnut Hill and St. Peter s, Lewes, Delaware. We welcome and thank Sonya Sutton as our guest organist and choir director. Parish Announcements Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Welcome to Church of the Redeemer. You re invited to join us in our mutual Christian journey. All are welcome at the Lord s Table for communion. Please sign the guest book in the foyer or complete a visitor s card. We wish to welcome you fully into the Redeemer community! Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God by Dawn Fairbanks. Confirmations at the Cathedral Adults who are considering confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church from another denomination, or reaffirming their baptismal vows next month at the Cathedral, please contact Cricket via revcbpark@verizon.net by April 22. Spring Clean Up Day Today Wear your gardening clothes to church today! Karen Stewart and Susan Fitzgerald have lots of plans for the Redeemer gardens and landscaping. Your assistance is critical. Each person hour saves Redeemer from paying $50 to a landscaping company. Your time and talent are like money in the bank. Plus, playing in dirt is good for the soul and your immune system. Organist Janet Yieh in Concert Today at 5:00 p.m. Winner of the 2015 Franciscan Monastery and DC AGO Young Organist Competition and the 2015 Northern Virginia & Potomac AGO Quimby Competition, recent Juilliard School graduate Janet Yieh presents a program of music by Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saens, Elgar, and Howells. Free-will Offering. Reception to follow. Pastoral Care Survey: Your participation is highly desired! Patricia Snowden has graciously volunteered to chair a reconstituted Pastoral Care Committee. She would like your assistance and offers this survey to gather your opinions It is short and sweet and will take only a few minutes of your time. Thank you! Prayer Vigil for Kairos in Maryland Lisa and Bill MacBain ask your prayers for the upcoming Kairos weekend at the Women's Prison in Jessup. From April 28 - May 1, the residents and team will be surrounded in prayer by an ecumenical cloud of witnesses. You can be one of them! The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board on the labyrinth side of the parish hall. Second Spring CSA - Partnering with Redeemer Winter is lifting and farm planning is underway, in anticipation of germinating the first seeds in just a couple weeks. Most people who seek out local food -

8 and most people who join this Community Sustainable Agriculture project in particular - do so because of some connection to a real person already familiar with the CSA, whether that's a mention in conversation, a message on the internet, or a tasty dinner at a neighbor's house. Redeemer is the pick-up site for Bethesda! By subscribing to Second Spring CSA you provide for the success of this farm and your word-of-mouth drives the incremental change that boosts the visibility of fresh, local food across the region. So, please share with your friends! The first pickup day is Friday, June 24th. If there are at least 24 shares at this pick-up station, Second Spring will be able to donate a share to the 2017 Strawberry Festival auction! Subscribe at Shares are $470 for 22 weeks. Bethesda Friends Meeting cordially invites you to join us for our Spring Fling for Ramallah Friends School on Sunday, April 24, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. on the Sidwell Friends Lower School campus, 5100 Edgemoor Lane, near the Bethesda Library. Spring Fling includes a huge white camel rummage sale, silent auction offering great items and services, a tasty Middle Eastern buffet ($5 per child; $10 per adult), music and fun! All proceeds benefit Ramallah Friends School - a force for peace in Palestine since For details, see Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat: God and Religion in the Broadway Musical Monday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church in Potomac presents an evening of thoughtful fun. Interim Rector Bill Doggett, who had a career in the theater before ordination, will offer a talk with live music in which he will discuss the interaction between popular culture and religion through the lens of the Broadway Musical. The music will be provided by Bill, the St. James' Choir, and members of the national touring company of Jersey Boys. A suggested donation of $10 will benefit the St. James' music program. Invite your friends. Need a name tag? Please contact the office by or sign up on the name tag form in the narthex. Misa Alegria Celebration today The Misa Alegria congregation at Saint Stephen and the Incarnation celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year, and we at Redeemer are invited to help celebrate this milestone at a Festive Eucharist today at 5:15 p.m. Dinner will follow, accompanied by Misa musician, Cruz Aguilar. Redeemer has supported this musical, Spanish-language Episcopal worship since its inception. Misa children have attended Redeemer's summer camps, and the two congregations have shared in a series of book discussions. Misa Alegria founder and former Redeemer seminarian Sarabeth Goodwin will soon take her leave as Missioner at St. Stephen's, so these events are also an opportunity to congratulate her on a job well done. RSVP: Marie France ( ; tweedfrance@gmail.com). Carpooling is planned.

9 PRAYER REQUESTS For those in need of healing: Kukula Glastris, Hal Palmer, Mary Potter, Ralph Alterowitz, Sue Bower, Jack Hutchings, Jack Rabner, Olivier Jeanne, Bill Barclay, Bill Ryon, Charlotte Ripa, Brynne Bruno, Byron Boyer, Peggy Park, Ann Taylor, Connie Eckstrom, Lucien Garo Jr., Mollie, Quinn, Rosalie Kerr, Gene Ryerson, Paul Kessner, Kiki and Lou Garo, Juliet Grant-Suttie, Anne Southard, Sonya Hall, Logan, Hyla, Nico & Evan, Jefferson Arrington, and Sonya Hall For those who are traveling: Cricket Park In thanksgiving for the birthdays of Diana Dial, Narah Nelson, and Hilary Robinson ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY Sunday, April 17 Healing Sunday Fourth Sunday of Easter Altar Guild: Tami McMinn, Diana Dial, Linda Menasco, Ann Hartman, Judy James Ushers: Jefferson Arrington, Ben Ivins, Rick Tyler Crucifer: Becky Riggs Acolyte: Kukula Glastris Lector: Sally Pugsley (8:00); Meredith Griggs, Gary Hacker (10:30) Intercessor: John Nelson Chalice: Susan Grigsby (8:00); Nathan Price, Jenny Nachbar, Ben Ivins (10:30) Greeters: David Riggs, Mary K Young Counters: Lois Burleigh, Clark Downs Coffee Hour: Cathy and Jefferson Arrington Sunday, April 24 Fifth Sunday of Easter Altar Guild: Kukula Glastris, Judy James, and Patricia Snowden Ushers: Jefferson Arrington, Kukula Glastris, Mary Helen Carlson Crucifer: Cara Price Acolyte: Gary Hacker Lector: Jane Winer (8:00); John Judge, Marylin Raisch (10:30) Intercessor: Randolph Court Chalice: Marie France (8:00); Helen Zitomer, Michael Hart, Peggy Tucker Greeters: Michael Mershon, Melinda Nelson Counters: Brooke Anthony, Melinda Nelson Coffee Hour: Pat and Susan Fitzgerald Remember: if you cannot serve, you are responsible for finding your own substitute and informing the office. Sign-up sheets for Coffee Hour and Altar Flowers are on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Volunteers are needed immediately for Flowers: April 24, and May 1

10 Coffee Hour: May 8, 22, 29 Please sign up for these ministries of hospitality! PARISH CALENDAR Today, Sunday, April 17 Second Sunday of Easter Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Nursery Care, 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum, 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Church School, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour (following the 10:30 Eucharist) Music at Redeemer Concert, 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 18 Office closed AA Meeting, 12:00 p.m. Violin Lessons, 3:30 p.m. Contemplative Monday, Contemplative Prayer 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Deadline for This Week at Redeemer, 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 10:30 a.m. AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Education for Ministry, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 Morning Prayer, 9:00 a.m. Education for Ministry, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Noon AA Meeting, 12:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Balkan Dancers, 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 AA Meditation Meeting, 12:00 p.m. AA Meeting, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Yoga, 11:00 a.m.

11 Looking ahead: Janet Yieh Concert, TODAY Eya & Divisio Concert, May 1 Inscape Chamber Orchestra Concert, May 15 Mosque Visit, May 21 Strawberry Festival, June 11 The Rector is out of the country for continuing education and vacation April Pastoral emergencies should be directed to Rev. Robin Razzino and Rev. David Schlafer. NEXT WEEK S LECTIONARY READINGS Sunday, April 24 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 BANNS OF MARRIAGE I PUBLISH THE BANNS OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN SARAH VOGELE AND JORMA HAKE OF CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, ATHENS, OHIO. IF ANY OF YOU KNOW JUST CAUSE WHY THEY MAY NOT BE JOINED TOGETHER IN HOLY MATRIMONY, YOU ARE BIDDEN TO DECLARE IT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME OF ASKING. CRICKET+

12 6201 Dunrobbin Dr. at MacArthur Blvd. Bethesda, Maryland The Rev d Cricket Park, Rector The Rev d Robin Razzino, Associate Rector The Rev d Dr. David Schlafer, Assisting Priest Christopher Betts, Director of Music