CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLINTON PARISH Diocese of Washington ESTABLISHED 1875 THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 9:00 AM APRIL 19, 2015

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1 CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLINTON PARISH Diocese of Washington ESTABLISHED 1875 THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 9:00 AM APRIL 19, 2015 The Rev. Cassandra Mateo Burton, Rector

2 The Third Sunday of Easter 9:00 AM April 19, 2015 We welcome you as we join together in the celebration of Christ s Resurrection. PRELUDE Now the Green Blade Riseth (French Carol) All stand. PROCESSIONAL Come, Ye Faithful (St. Kevin) The Hymnal 1982, # 199 Hymn on next page. 2

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4 OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia GLORIA IN EXCELCIS Glory to God [SETTING: ROBERT POWELL] The Hymnal 1982, # S280 Hymn on next page. 4

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6 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE LESSONS The people sit. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 3: (LECTOR) When Peter saw the astonishment of those who had seen the lame man healed, he addressed the people, "You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you. "And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out."

7 People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 4 Cum invocarem Read responsively at the asterisk (LEM 2) 1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; * you set me free when I am hard-pressed; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 "You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; * how long will you worship dumb idols and run after false gods?" 3 Know that the LORD does wonders for the faithful; * when I call upon the LORD, he will hear me. 4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; * speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. 5 Offer the appointed sacrifices * and put your trust in the LORD. 6 Many are saying, "Oh, that we might see better times!" * Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O LORD. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, * more than when grain and wine and oil increase. 8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; * for only you, LORD, make me dwell in safety. A reading from the First Letter of John 3: 1 7 (LEM 1) See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who 7

8 sins has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SEQUENCE HYMN Good Christians All (Gelobt sei Gott) The Hymnal 1982 # 205, stz. 1 2 Hymn on next page. 8

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10 Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 24: 36b 48 People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus himself stood among the disciples and their companions and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence. Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you-- that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things." After the gospel Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. HYMN Good Christians All (Gelobt sei Gott) The Hymnal 1982 # 205, stz. 3 Hymn on page 9. THE SERMON 10 Rev. Cassandra Mateo Burton THE NICENE CREED Celebrant and People (LEM 1) 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,

11 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. INTERCESSION (LEM 2) Let us pray for the following: For the Anglican Communion: Pray for Nebbi - (Uganda) The Rt. Revd. Alphonse Watho-kudi For the Diocese: PRAY FOR GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH (International Earth Day: April 22) St. Mark s Church, DC - Justi Schunior, Associate Rector St. Mark s Church, Fairland - Isaac Bonney, Rector St. George s, Glenn Dale - Connie Reinhardt, Rector St. George s Church, Valley Lee - Gregory Charles Syler, Rector St. George s Parish, DC - S. Kent Marcoux, Priest-in-charge; 11

12 J. Carleton Hayden, Assistant (p-t) For the healing of body, mind and spirit: Marge Travis Cynthia Allen Lynne Lau Karen Dunlop M.W. Maine Natalie Kearns Cheryl Owens Hilda Norwood Ernie Norwood Malachi Burton Desirae Hurley Sheila Torrence David Watson Joyce Ramsey Jessica Hershman Ruth Vincent Scott Vining Robert Holmes John Travis Diana Morris Mack Curley Lauren Maggio Christine Bileduy Sarah Gailbreath For those who are homebound: Helen Dean, Joseph Greenaway, Jacqueline Jackson, Laura Mack, Lillian Rutherford, Fern Shuler For those serving in the US Armed Services: Christopher Conti Son of Cynthia Allen Chris Orrison Husband of Kim Orrison Luke Travis Grandson of Marge Travis Thomas Travis - Son of Marge Travis Sylvan Smith - Granddaughter of Christina Evald Hunter Smith Husband of Sylvan Smith Demarais Roach Godson of Ernest Norwood Malcolm Franklin Son of Milsa Anglin PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, FORM III The Leader and People pray responsively 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. 12

13 Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. 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 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. Silence. The people may add their own intercessions. Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN Celebrant and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. ABSOLUTION Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS The Book of Common Prayer, p. 830, # 50 13

14 PRAYERS FOR THOSE TRAVELING The Book of Common Prayer, p. 831, # 53 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE EXCHANGE OF THE PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. THE OFFERTORY SENTENCES OFFERTORY Lead Me, Lord [S. WESLEY] 14 All stand. The Choir THE DOXOLOGY Praise God (Lasst uns erfreuen) The Hymnal 1982, # 618 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 The people remain standing. 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 him thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds 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.

15 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: Celebrant and People THE SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy The Hymnal 1982, # S130 [SETTING FRANZ PETER SCHUBERT; ARR RICHARD PROULX] Hymn on next page. 15

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17 The people stand or kneel. Then the Celebrant 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 17

18 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: MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant 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. 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. THE GREAT AMEN Amen [CARL MAULTSBY, The Saint Mary Mass] Hymn on next page. 18

19 And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to sing, Celebrant and people THE LORD S PRAYER [ALBERT HAY MALOTTE] Lift Every Voice Hymnal, #264 Hymn on next page 19

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21 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. AGNUS DEI Jesus Lamb of God The Hymnal 1982, # S164 [SETTING FRANZ PETER SCHUBERT; ARR RICHARD PROULX] Hymn on next page. 21

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23 THE FRACTION The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. THE COMMUNION All are invited to the Table of the Lord. COMMUNION HYMNS Come Risen Lord (Rosedale) The Hymnal 1982, #305 Hymn on next page. 23

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25 Children of the Heavenly Father (Swedish Folk Melody) Lift Every Voice Hymnal, #213 25

26 POST COMMUNION PRAYER After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. Celebrant and People Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son 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. THE BLESSING CLOSING HYMN That Easter Day (Puer nobis) The Hymnal 1982, #

27 THE DISMISSAL SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER O God, give me clean hands, clean words and clean thoughts. Help me to stand for the hard right against the easy wrong. Save me from habits that harm. Teach me to work as hard, and play as fair in thy sight alone as if the whole world saw. Forgive me when I am unkind, and help me to forgive those who are unkind to me. Keep me ready to help others at some cost to myself. Send me chances to do a little good every day, and so grow more like Christ. Amen. POSTLUDE Go Now in Peace [D. BESIG] Altar Flowers Altar flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Mark and Helen Becker in loving memory of her mother, Lucy; and, his father, Clyde. Assisting in the Service: Pianist: Eda Brawner Acolytes: Don Appold, Amanda Clark, Mahalia Morris LEMS: Quentin Banks, Jr. (LEM 1) Art Taylor (LEM 2) Joshua Lee (Lector); Art Taylor (POP) Lessons for the Fourth Sunday after Easter, April 26, 2015: Acts 4: 5 12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3: 16 24; John 10:

28 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR APRIL 19 APRIL 25, 2015 Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist AA Meeting 8:30 PM Dun Hall 10:30 AM 1:00 PM Thrift Shop Work Session AA Meeting 1:00 PM Dun Hall AA Meeting 7:30 PM Dun Hall OA Meeting 1:00 PM AA Meeting 1:00 PM Dun Hall 8:30 AM 12:00 PM Vestry Retreat Board Room at Collington, Lottsford Rd., Mitchellville, MD :00 PM Jazz Concert Dun Hall. ANNOUNCEMENTS SAVE THE DATE. Don t forget the Men s Ministry brunch from 10:30 AM 1:30 PM this morning. A donation of $10.00 per person is being requested. The proceeds form the brunch will be used for various projects around the church. Don t miss next Sunday s, April 26 th, Jazz at Christ Church Concert, featuring the Sandra Y. Johnson Quartet. The concert begins at 4:00 PM. Donations for tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the door. Children, age 18 and younger, are free. SENIOR CELEBRATIONS Seabury Resources for Aging will hold its annual service of Senior Celebrations which honors the many contributions of older adults within their parishes, the Diocese and communities. This year s Celebration is Wednesday, April 22 nd, 10:00 AM, at the Washington National Cathedral. Our nominees this year are Eda Brawner and Diana Terry. Congregations, friends and family and all who wish to celebrate the ministries by and for older adults are invited to this worship service and reception. ALTAR FLOWERS. Would you like to honor an important person or date, or pay a special tribute to a loved one's memory? Donating flowers for our sanctuary is a lovely way to do so. The cost remains $20/vase or $40 per Sunday. See Gail Russell for available dates (Palm Sunday, March 29 th, and April - November 2015). 28

29 COFFEE HOUR. Anyone interested in sponsoring a coffee hour should add their names to the sign-up sheet. Contributions of cut-up fruits, cheese and crackers or dishes to share are always appreciated. THRIFT SHOP. SPRING is blooming in the Thrift Shop come down and browse! FUEL FUND. On the first Sunday of every month you can contribute toward the fuel bill. Please utilize the envelopes labeled Fuel Fund in the pews. Thank you again for contributing to the Fuel Fund throughout the month. CHRIST CHURCH CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION. Christ Church has been assigned a phone number for free conference calls. This is the number to be used when inclement weather causes cancellation of a Sunday worship service or for church organization meetings. The number is When prompted, please enter Please join and invite your relatives, friends and neighbors. 29

30 Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church 8710 Old Branch Ave. Clinton, MD Phone: Fax: Staff and Officers Cassandra Mateo Burton, Rector Art Taylor, Senior Warden Dave Jackson, Junior Warden Deidre Lee, Registrar Bob Lau, Treasurer Bill Hicks, Treasurer Betty Barclay-Hurley, Part-time Parish Administrator 30