CHRIST AND GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1545 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA (804)

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1 CHRIST AND GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1545 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA (804) Our Mission: Offering Hope, Healing and Hospitality In our tradition, a prayerful silence is observed before the service begins. EASTER DAY April 5, 2015 We welcome families with children. A small nursery, restrooms and respite area, with a speaker to hear the service, are located downstairs under the front entrance to the church if anytime during the service your child needs a place for active play. 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II Book of Common Prayer p :30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II Book of Common Prayer p. 355 The Word of God Organ and Trumpet Prelude: II Pastorale (on a theme of Palestrina) (from Paschal Suite) Richard Webster Gigue on Easter Hymn arr. Mark Albrecht Hand bell Prelude: Easter People, Raise Your Voices arr. Bill Ingram Congregation I seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, he has risen. Entrance Hymn 179 Welcome happy morning (vss. 1, 2, 3, 6) (Children bring flowers and mite boxes forward during the hymn.) Alleluia Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia. An Easter Antiphon Let all the world in every corner sing Gerald Near Collect for Purity The 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. People The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. The Collect of the Day (in unison) O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 seated Since you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 1

2 Psalm 118:1-2, 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. Sequence Hymn 180 He is risen, he is risen (vs.1) Unser Herrscher He is risen, he is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice: he has burst his three days prison; let the whole wide earth rejoice: death is conquered, we are free, Christ has won the victory. Gospel: Mark 16:1-8 all stand and face the The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb? When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you. So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Hymn 180 He is risen, he is risen (vs. 4) Unser Herrscher He is risen, he is risen! He hath opened heaven s gate: we are free from sin s dark prison, risen to a holier state; and a brighter Easter beam on our longing eyes shall stream. Children s Message Mr. Teschner Hymn 199 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain (stanzas 1 and 2) St. Kevin The Sermon 2 Mr. Teschner

3 The Nicene Creed all stand (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 kneeling (from Common Worship) Deacon or other leader God of life, in gratitude and great joy we laud you for the gifts of Christ s resurrection. On this day give us hope, for Christ is risen: On this feast day which brings joy to all Christian believers, may we commit ourselves to work toward the unity of the church, that Christ s body may be one, for Christ is risen: Honoring the gift of Christ s risen body, may we rise to serve all those whose needs keep them from seeing themselves in the image of God; for Christ is risen: For all who have need of the gift of Easter; for all who journey from illness to health, from despair to hope, from grief to consolation, from loneliness to love; [for N.;] for all our brothers and sisters, that death may have no more power over us, for Christ is risen: [Here other intercessions may be offered.] May we be one in faith with all who have died in Christ, for our life is hid with Christ in God; for Christ is risen: The Peace all stand People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Greetings and Announcements The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: Hilariter arr. K. Lee Scott Hilariter is Latin for be Joyful and pronounced hi lair i tehr. The tune is a Composite of two 17 th century German tunes and original material. 3

4 At The Presentation Doxology with alleluias standing Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, alleluia! Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer A (p. 361) The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. 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: and People Sanctus (Hymnal S125) Richard Proulx Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. The people stand or kneel. The continues Holy and gracious Father: 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 Father of all. He 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 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith: and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.* 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 him. 4

5 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 your Son Jesus Christ. 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. *Here organ chimes are rung to draw your attention to the altar where the Holy Bread and Wine are being presented or sanctified. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray, and People 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 [Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.] The Gifts of God for the People of God. All baptized persons are welcome to come forward and receive the Holy Bread and Wine. A larger chalice for drinking or a small chalice for intincting (dipping) are available at the altar rail. If you wish to intinct, please hold your wafer up so chalice bearers can see it. Communion Anthem: Now the Green Blade Riseth Traditional French 5 Noel nouvelet arr. Alan Bullard Hymn 178 Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord Alleluia No. 1 (Refrain) Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his Name. Prayer of Thanksgiving kneeling and People 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. from Enriching Our Worship I Blessing Trumpet and Organ Introduction Recessional Hymn 207 Jesus Christ is risen today Dismissal People Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. Postlude Recessional on a Theme of Handel (Trumpet and Organ) Mark Albrecht Easter Hymn David Laskey Lay Readers: 8:00 Nancy Furr, Claire Brill 10:30 Andy Gates, Claire Brill, Erica Roney, Liz Richardson Ushers: Chris Skinner, Glenda Hunter, Maureen McClure, Tommy Elder Greeters: Everyone Audio: Jeff Geisz Acolytes: Logan Ende, Elizabeth Gates, Russell Gates, Kailey Elder, Samuel Gates, Lexie Ellis PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Church Members: Horace Higgins, Chris Milton, Mark Pagano, Bill Rawlings, Michelle Russell, Alice Wallace, and Elaine Yeatts. Relatives and Friends: Baby Savannah, Cheri Becker, Katherine Dee, Steve Donnelly, Wayne Gustavus, Andrea Harris, Paige Matthews, David Morin, Ed Rochester, Janet Scott, and Jackie Woolfolk.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS: EASTER DAY is a wonderful occasion in the life of this parish. Welcome visitors and newcomers worshiping with us. To know more about our church, fill out the card in the pew rack and place it in the collection plate. May the joy of this day continue to be part of our lives as we continue through the Easter Season. THE LOOSE PLATE OFFERING will go to the Virginia Theological Seminary. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Matt Little as Choir Conductor and Sam Hunte, Trumpet Soloist. THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TOMMOROW, April 6, CELTIC SERVICE will be held on Sunday, April 19. Featured musician will be flutist, Kathy Whittle. Pre-service music begins at 5:15. The service begins at 5:30. THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH TODAY were arranged by Kay Wray and Suzanne Wright. NOTES ON THE MUSIC: All organ and choral music used in today s festive service have been arranged and composed by contemporary composers. TEA TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! The Ladies Tea is Saturday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for children. See Linda Crocker after church or contact her at jaclinc@verizon.net. S.O.S. MEN OF CHRIST AND GRACE: The Ladies Tea is fast approaching and servers are needed from 1 4 p.m. To help, contact Nancy Furr at CRAFTERS, HOBBYISTS, ARTISTS---please consider donating an item for the April 25 th Ladies Tea. Also, donations of new or gently used items or cash contributions to defray the expense of assembling baskets and for gift cards are needed. Bring items to room at back of Lackey Hall. For questions contact Nancy Holden nancylou999@gmail.com, Samantha Ellis sg.ellis2@verizon.net or Ann Riggs ariggs@virginiats.com. REFRESHMENTS NEEDED FOR THE ECW TEA. We need your sweets and savories to make this event a yummy success. Please bring your favorite cookies, sandwiches, and other treats Friday, April 24 th or early Saturday, April 25 th. Use the sign-up sheet in the kitchen to let us know what you plan to bring and quantity. For questions, contact Kitty Gwaltney (kgwaltney@comcast.net), Nancy Furr (npfurr@gmail.com); Nancy Rawlings (njrawlings@comcast.net); or Alice Wallace avwallace1@hotmail.com. MEN'S SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are able to prepare and serve a meal on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of May, June or August, contact Maureen McClure , Mccfamm@aol.com or call the church office at CARE PACKAGE FOR KATIE RICHARDSON: Please bring items for a Spring Basket. Katie continues her ministry in the Peace Corp in Capalini, Moldova. Ideas: snacks, toiletries, socks, magazines or anything that will let her know we continue to think of her. Place items in the basket on top of the white bookcase in Lackey Hall. CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE: Take a look at the directory sheets on table in back of Lackey Hall. If information is correct, place a check over your entry and write OK. If changes or additions are needed, mark through incorrect info and PRINT CLEARLY new info. New non-pictorial directories will be compiled. MEN S BREAKFAST will be next Saturday, April 11, at 8 a.m. in Lackey Hall. PANSIES grown by Kathy Talmage are available for the children in Lackey Hall. Calendar for the Week Mon. Office Closed 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Longstreet s Deli Wed. 10:30 a.m. Bible Study- Rector s Office 3:00 p.m. Garden Club Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal/AA Meeting Sat. 8:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast 6

7 The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith, IV Claire Brill Thomas W.D. Guthrie Jill Donnelly The Rev. David Teschner Bishop of Southern Virginia Lay Assistant to the Rector Music Director Parish Secretary Rector 7