April 4, at 8 o clock in the evening. The Rev. Manuel P. Faria III, Celebrant Dr. Kirsten J. Helgeland, Organist

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1 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. James Church, Groveland; St. David s Church, Halifax, Christ Church, Hamilton; St. Andrew s Church, Hanover, Welcome to St. Peter s Episcopal Church s Chapel, Groton School, Groton; the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil. or. THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THIS EVENING: The Rev. Manuel P. Faria III, Celebrant Dr. Kirsten J. Helgeland, Organist Readers Lou Ann Faria, Cameron Wicker Barb DiMambro, Deborah Walker, Nancy Lian and John Cabot Eucharistic Ministers Nancy Lian and Godfrey Perrott Acolytes Cam Abell, Will Talbot and Amanda Hufford Altar Guild Robin Talbot, Joan Nelson, Andrea Schultz, Nancy Lian, Suzanne Conlon and Dena Lisle April 4, 2015 at 8 o clock in the evening To our visitors: Welcome and Happy Easter! We hope your worship with us this evening is meaningful and inspiring. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to join us in our journey of faith. Simply fill out one of the Visitor Cards in the pew rack in front of you and place it in the alms basin. Thank you. ~St. Peter s feeds God s people all are welcome at our table~ 4 Ocean Street Beverly MA info@stpetersbeverly.org

2 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER (The Liturgy begins with the church in darkness) The Lighting of the Pascal Candle The New Light of Easter is struck The Invitation Page 285 Celebrant: The light of Christ! Hymn S 68 People: Thanks be to God! (sung three times in procession) The Exsultet Hymn S 69 The Blessing for Easter Hymn 199 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain St. Kevin The Festival Dismissal for Easter Deacon: Alleluia, alleluia! Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of the Risen Christ! People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia! Postlude Concerto del Signor Meck Johann Gottfried Walther The Liturgy of the Word A reading from Genesis 1:1 2:4a Psalm 136:1-9, Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, * 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, * 3 Give thanks to the Lord of Lords, * 4 Who only does great wonders, * 5 Who by wisdom made the heavens, * for his mercy endures forever; 6 Who spread out the earth upon the waters, *

3 A reading from the Epistle to the Romans 6:3-11 Hymn 178 Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks v. 1-2 Alleluia No. 1 The Holy Gospel according to Mark 16:1-8 Hymn 178 Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks v. 3-4 Alleluia No. 1 The Sermon The Reverend Manuel P. Faria III The Prayers of the People, Form IV Page 388 The Exchange of the Peace Page 360 The Holy Communion At the Offertory, Anthem Alleluia, Christ is risen! James Kirby Presentation Hymn 193 That Easter day (v.5) Puer nobis All praise, O risen Lord, we give to thee, who, dead, again dost live; to God the Father equal praise, and God the Holy Ghost, we raise. Eucharistic Prayer B Page 367 Hymn S 129 Holy, Holy, Holy Powell The Lord s Prayer Page 364 Hymn S 155 Alleluia, alleluia Near Communion Hymn 174 At the Lamb s high feast Salzburg Post-Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving Page Who created great lights, * 8 The sun to rule the day, * 9 The moon and the stars to govern the night, * 23 Who remembered us in our low estate, * 24 And delivered us from our enemies, * 25 Who gives food to all creatures, * 26 Give thanks to the God of heaven, * A reading from Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, * a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, * and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea; 3 Though its waters rage and foam, * and though the mountains tremble at its tumult. 4 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, * the holy habitation of the Most High.

4 6 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; * God shall help her at the break of day. 7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; * God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away. 8 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 9 Come now and look upon the works of the Lord, * what awesome things he has done on earth. 10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; * he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns 11 Be still, then, and know that I am God; * I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth. The Festival Acclamation for Easter: Celebrant: People: Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Hymn S 280 Gloria in excelsis Powell The Collect for Easter O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord s resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 12 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. A reading from Genesis 22:1 18 Psalm 16 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the Lord, You are my Lord, my good above all other. 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, * upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied..

5 A reading from Zephaniah 3:14-20 Psalm 98 1 Sing to the Lord a new song, * for he has done marvelous things. 2 With his right hand and his holy arm * has he won for himself the victory. 3 The Lord has made known his victory; * his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song. 7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn * shout with joy before the King, the Lord. 8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein. 9 Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world * and the peoples with equity. 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, * nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. 5 O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.. A reading from Exodus 14:10 31; 15:1b-13, 17-18, Canticle 8, The Song of Moses I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * the Lord has become my Savior.

6 This is my God and I will praise him, * the God of my people and I will exalt him. The Lord is a mighty warrior; * Yahweh is his Name. The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea. The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * they sank into the depths like a stone. Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * who is like you, glorious in holiness, awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? You stretched forth your right hand; * the earth swallowed them up. With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. You will bring them in and plant them * on the mount of your possession The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. The Lord shall reign * for ever and for ever. A reading from Isaiah 55: 1-11; 12: 2-6 Canticle 9, The First Song of Isaiah Surely, it is God who saves me; * I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation. And on that day you shall say, * Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; Make his deeds known among the peoples; * see that they remember that his name is exalted. Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, * and this is known in all the world. Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, * for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.