St. Paul s Episcopal Church

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1 St. Paul s Episcopal Church St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. All are welcome, no exceptions! Palm Sunday March 25, 2018, 10:30 A.M.

2 Our Service Begins in the Parish Hall The Liturgy of the Palms Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn Ride On King Jesus 2

3 Gospel of the Palms John 12:12-16 Lector A Reading from the Gospel of John. The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord the King of Israel! Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey s colt! His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Blessing of the Palms Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 3

4 The Procession Let us go forth in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen. Please join in singing as we process to the Sanctuary Processional Hymn All Glory Laud and Honor 4

5 The Liturgy of the Word We remain standing. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. His mercy endures for ever. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. The Collect of the Passion: Palm Sunday Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lesson. The First Lesson Philippians 2:5-11 Lector A reading from Paul s Letter to the Philippians. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God 5

6 Psalm 31:9-16 Lector Please join in reciting selections from Psalm Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble;* my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly. 10 For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing;* my strength fails because of affliction, and my bones are consumed. 11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors, a dismay to those of my acquaintance;* when they see me in the street they avoid me. 12 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind;* I am as useless as a broken pot. 13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around;* they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life. 14 But as for me, I have trusted in you, O LORD.* I have said, "You are my God. 15 My times are in your hand;* rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. 16 Make your face to shine upon your servant,* and in your loving kindness save me. Please be seated for the Passion Play. After all ministers have left the altar platform and taken seats among the people, and after the sound of a tambourine and 3 rings of the triangle, the reading begins. 6

7 The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ A Disciple Judas Jesus Judas It was two days before the Passover and the feast of Unleavened Bread. The religious leaders who collaborated with the Roman occupation were conspiring against Jesus. They had gathered in the palace of Caiaphas the High. This man had received the High hood at the hands of Valerius Gratus, the former Roman governor, and now retained the office under Pontius Pilate. They all were planning to arrest and destroy Jesus quietly so as to avoid popular revolt among the Jews. At this time Jesus was lodging at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper. While he was there, a woman approached and anointed him with an alabaster jar of pure nard. When his disciples saw the act, they were outraged. Why this waste? Master, this costly ointment could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor, hungry, and homeless! The poor are always with you. Indeed, I tell you that wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what this woman has done will be told in her memory. Then one of the Twelve named Judas Son of Simon the Iscariot went to the priests and asked: You are afraid of the crowds, aren t you? What if I could deliver Jesus to you at night? When they heard the offer, they were glad and promised Judas thirty pieces of silver. From that hour he sought an opportunity to turn Jesus over, hoping that would incite a revolution against Rome. 7

8 A Disciple Jesus Jesus At the beginning of the feast, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed, the disciples of Jesus approached him and asked: Where do you wish us to prepare the Paschal meal? Go into the city, and you will see there a man carrying a water jar. He will show you a suitable place. The two did as Jesus commanded. They entered the city where they found the man with the water jar, who brought them to a large upper room. When evening had come, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. While they were eating, he said: I tell you truly that one of you is going to betray me. The disciples were stunned with grief. Peter Surely not I! A Disciple Nor I! Judas Jesus Jesus You don t understand. That s not it! The betrayer is one of you dipping his hand in the dish with me. The Son of Man is fulfilling Scripture, but woe to that one through whom the Son of Man is betrayed. Then Judas slipped out into the night to put his plot into motion. As they were eating, Jesus took bread. After reciting the blessing, he broke it and gave it to his disciples. Take, eat; this is my body. 8

9 Jesus Jesus Peter Jesus Peter Jesus Then taking the cup with the traditional blessing, he gave it to his disciples. This is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many. I tell you in truth that I shall not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it fresh in the Kingdom of God. Then, having sung a hymn, they left the city for the Mount of Olives. As they walked, Jesus said to his disciples: You will abandon me this very night. So it is written by the prophet Zechariah, Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. Though all flee, I will remain by you. I tell you truly that this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you shall deny me three times. Even though I must die with you, I will never deny you. And so declared all the disciples. Jesus halted at an olive grove called Gethsemane. Then going apart with Peter, James and John, he left them on watch and continued a little further alone. There he fell on his face in anguished prayer. Soon he returned to the three on watch and found them sleeping. Could you not watch with me for just one hour? Watch and pray that you are not put to the test; for the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. 9

10 Jesus Judas Judas Jesus Judas Jesus Again Jesus went apart in troubled prayer; and again he returned to find the disciples sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. A third time Jesus withdrew to pray, and a third time he found the disciples sleeping. Sleep on and finish your rest. Now is the time for the Son of Man to be delivered into the hands of sinners. Here comes my betrayer. Jesus had not finished speaking before Judas arrived with a group of Roman soldiers and other armed men from the Temple. Now Judas had arranged with the authorities a sign and had said: The man whom I kiss is the one you want. In accord with this arrangement Judas went directly to Jesus. Greetings, Master. Then he gave him a kiss. Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss? I am not here to betray you, but to help you! Immediately the soldiers laid hands on Jesus and held him fast. Then one of the disciples with Jesus drew a sword and cut off an ear from the slave of the High. Sheathe your sword. All who take up the sword will perish by the sword. Do you not know that I can call upon God, who will respond at once with more than twelve legions of angels? Then, turning to the mob, Jesus continued: 10

11 Jesus Witness 1 Witness 2 Caiaphas Caiaphas Have you come for me as a rebel bandit with swords and clubs? Why did you not seize me in the Temple, where I sat teaching by day? Were you so afraid of the Jewish people that you must come for me by stealth? Nevertheless, your actions are fulfilling the words of the prophets. Then all of his disciples forsook him and fled. Those who had seized Jesus brought him to Caiaphas, the High. Peter followed at a distance as far as the courtyard. There he sat with the attendants and warmed himself by the fire. The High had gathered his whole council and they began to arrange the case against Jesus which they would present to Pontius Pilate, the governor. The charge was that Jesus claimed to be King of the Jews; and they brought in many false witnesses, but to no avail. Finally, two came forward. We heard this man say, I will tear down this temple with my hands and And within three days build another not made with hands. The testimony was evidence that Jesus claimed an authority over Temple affairs which traditionally belonged only to the rulers of Israel, and in those days Israel was ruled by Rome. Yet even these witnesses were unable to agree on their testimony. Finally Caiaphas stood up and examined Jesus directly. Have you no answer to these charges? Jesus remained silent and answered nothing. Then the High put the question of kingship in terms of the royal titles, Anointed, and Son of God. Are you the Anointed One, the Son of the Blessed? 11

12 Jesus Caiaphas Bystander 1 Bystander 2 Slave Peter Slave Bystander 1 Peter I am, and you shall see the Son of Man seated on the right hand of power coming in the clouds of heaven. What need have we of witnesses? He has condemned himself! They all concurred that Jesus was indeed worthy of death. Then those holding Jesus began to spit on him. They covered his face and were striking him as they taunted him. O Anointed One Prophesy (pronounced prophe-sigh!!!) who is it who is striking you! Now Peter was warming himself in the courtyard when a slave entered. He confronted Peter and said: You also were with this Jesus the Nazarene. I do not know what you are talking about. Peter went outside into the gateway. Meanwhile the rooster crowed. The slave followed him out and said to the bystanders: This man is one of them. Again Peter denied knowing Jesus. After a little while the bystanders said directly to Peter: Surely you are one of them, for you speak with a Galilean accent. Then Peter began to swear with an oath: I do not know this person of whom you are speaking! 12

13 But the rooster interrupted him as it crowed for the second time. Immediately Peter remembered how Jesus said to him: Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times. He went out and wept bitterly. Witness 1 Witness 2 Pilate Jesus Pilate Pilate Crowd When morning arrived, all of the chief s, along with the other Roman collaborators, bound Jesus and delivered him over to Pontius Pilate. Jesus stood before the Roman governor as the accusers made their charge. We found this man perverting our nation. He was forbidding us to pay taxes to the Emperor and proclaiming himself as Anointed King. Are you the King of the Jews? You say so. The priests were accusing him of many things. Have you no answer to give? Look at how many accusations they are making! Jesus astonished Pilate by remaining silent. At that festival the governor used to release a prisoner, and some were urging Pilate to do so at this time. Now there was a notable rebel in prison with those who had committed murder during the insurrection. His name was Jesus Barabbas. Therefore, the priests arranged a demonstration to demand Barabbas. Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus the Anointed One? Barabbas! 13

14 Pilate Crowd Pilate Crowd Pilate Crowd What shall I do then with Jesus the Anointed One? Crucify him! Crucify him! Are you certain of his guilt? The crowd took up the chant: Crucify him! Crucify him! Crucify him! Shall I crucify your king? We have no king but Caesar! Judas Then Pilate agreed to release Jesus Barabbas, but Jesus the Anointed King he handed over to his soldiers for scourging and crucifixion. When Judas saw that Jesus had refused to help himself, that the people had deserted him, Judas realized his own sin of pride and repented his betrayal. He went to the priests. I have sinned in betraying God s Anointed One. What is that to us? That is your affair. Judas threw down the thirty pieces of silver in the Temple and fled. His anger and shame blinded him to the purpose of God in the crisis, and he hanged himself. Picking up the silver pieces, the priest said: It is unlawful to put this silver into the treasury, for it is blood money. 14

15 Crowd Bystander 1 Bystander 2 Whereupon they used the money to buy the potter s field for the burial of strangers. Therefore, that field is known to this day as The Field of Blood. The soldiers led Jesus away within the governor s palace. There they assembled the whole battalion. They clothed Jesus in royal purple. They set a crown of thorns upon his head and shoved a reed between his fingers for a scepter. They began to mock him by kneeling before him. Hail, King of the Jews! They also spat upon him and smote him on the head with a stick. Then, after mocking him, they took away the purple, returned his own clothes, and brought him out to crucify him. On the road they met an African of Cyrene named Simon, coming in from the countryside. Him they compelled to carry the cross. They brought Jesus to a place called Golgatha, which means skull. All stand There they crucified him. It was nine in the morning. They offered him wine mingles with myrrh, but he refused it. His garments they divided among themselves, casting lots for them. Over his head they inscribed the charge against him, The King of the Jews. Also there were two insurrectionists crucified with him, one on his right, and one to his left. Those who passed by were shaking their heads in derision. So, you would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days! Save yourself! Come down from the cross! Likewise the priestly collaborators mocked him. 15

16 Jesus Bystander 1 Bystander 2 He saved others; himself he cannot save. Let the Anointed One, the King of Israel, come down from the cross that we may see and believe. Even the two crucified with him reviled him. Now from midday there was darkness over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At that hour Jesus cried in a loud voice: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani! Look, he is calling for Elijah. One of the bystanders put a sponge full of vinegar on a stick and laid it to his lips. Wait! Let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down. Then Jesus, having uttered a loud cry, breathed his last breath. All Wait For 3 rings of the triangle before continuing Centurion Suddenly the curtain of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. Even the tombs of the dead were opened. Now, when the centurion on watch and the others who were with him saw all that was taking place, they were filled with awe. Truly this man was God s royal son! The Sermon The Reverend Heidi Haverkamp Silence for meditation 16

17 The Prayers of the for Palm Sunday Our Savior comes to us humbly, riding a donkey and proclaiming a message of peace. Let us pray for the church, for Earth and all its creatures, and for all people in need, saying, God of mercy, hear our prayer. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. We pray for the church and its leaders, that we may have the mind of Christ. Strengthen our leaders, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, Ed our priest, and our lay leaders. *For the peace of Jerusalem, and our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk in the Republic of the South Sudan; for the spouses, partners and children of our bishops, priests and deacons that their relationships would be strengthened and their own ministries to their families and the church be blessed by your Holy Spirit. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. That Christians hear and share the word of God as true disciples, that all ends of the earth receive the words of the king of peace. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. That all leaders, of church and of state, prefer humble service to empty power. Bless leaders of communities, states, and nations, especially Donald, our president and Bruce, our governor. Silence God of mercy 17

18 hear our prayer. That all people live with gratitude for the gifts of nourishment, friendship, family, trust, patience, and hope with the courage and wisdom to change whatever fails to be life-giving. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. That those who see the cross starkly revealed in their lives draw strength from the name that is above every other name. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. That we might live with gratitude for our ancestors whose faith and witness have nourished our own, that all who mourn today will be comforted, and that we, who hope to greet Jesus when he comes again, will be ready and filled with joy. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. We pray for those who are ill or infirmed or are rejected because they are seen to be weak. We pray for people who wait in difficult places. We pray especially for Zach Jacobs and the Jacobs Family, Gail Piper, the McKay Family, Dick, Jim, Doug, Susan, Sandi, Puzz, the Webb Family, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Patty, Kathy, David, Merrill, Michele and family, Rene, and Rosemarie. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. 18

19 We remember before you not only our cares, but also our joys. For those celebrating birthdays, especially Jackie Dickow, Mary Lincoln, Gail Piper, and Marv Kombrink; and those celebrating anniversaries. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. We remember before you those who have died that your steadfast love may shelter them in the peace of your eternal light. Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you now. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence God of mercy hear our prayer. God our creator, you show your sons and daughters the way to freedom through the gentle obedience of your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. 19

20 Announcements and Prayers The Offertory The Holy Communion I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the mercy of God, To present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, Which is your spiritual worship (Romans 12:1) Offertory Anthem The Adult/Youth and Children s Choirs Hosannah, Blessed is He! John Wilson Doxology # 538 God of mercy God of grace vs. 2 20

21 The Great Thanksgiving Sursum Corda The people stand. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing, Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus S

22 The people stand or kneel. We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation. You loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new. And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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. " 22

23 We now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: In unison We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord, our God. Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace. And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, matriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, with St. Paul and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say In unison 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. 23

24 The Breaking of the Bread The breaks the bread. A period of silence is kept. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Fraction Anthem S 169 My Flesh is food indeed No matter who you are, no matter where you find yourself in your journey of life or faith, you are welcome, you are wanted, you are invited to this table for the bread and wine made holy. The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you. 24

25 Communion Hymn # 313 Let thy Blood in mercy poured When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Let us pray. In Unison Almighty and ever living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Blessing The blessing of the Lord Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you, now and always. Amen. The liturgy has ended. Go in silence and may peace be with you. All depart in silence. Our observance of Holy Week has begun. 25

26 Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Second and Fourth Sundays of the month 8:00 A.M. (spoken service) Every Sunday 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center; 2 nd Sunday in September 3 rd Sunday in May. 9:30 A.M. Adults meet in the conference room year-round, 9:15 A.M. St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois Parish Office: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM The Reverend Edward T. Bird IV, Rector, revedbird@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Freyja Rasmussen Johns, Senior Warden, Marv Kombrink, Junior Warden Pat Brown, Treasurer, Gretchen Schlabach, Clerk Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Maureen Gerrity 26

27 Today s Ministers The Reverend Ed Bird The Reverend Heidi Haverkamp Gretchen Schlabach Mechelle Goodenough Donna deoliviera Freyja Rasmussen Johns Jamie Stubblefield Mechelle Goodenough Freyja Rasmussen Johns, Jane Nenonen Jocelyn Prall, Pat Brown Pat McMahon, Peggy Newby Jane Nenonen, Rebecca Smith, Betsy Pool, Marilyn Cleland, Mary Lincoln, Lori Judkins Jennifer Nakaerts Presiding Clergy Preacher Eucharistic Minister Acolyte Lector Usher Pray Ground Coffee Host Altar Guild Flower Guild Nursery Attendant 27

28 Today, Sunday March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Sunday School Adults 9:15 A.M. Conference Rm Sunday School Children & Youth 9:30 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Choir Rehearsal 10:00 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Starts in Parish Hall to Sanctuary Coffee & Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Holy Week March 25, 2018 through April 1, 2018 Wednesday, March 28 Holy Solitude Meeting Thursday, March 29, Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday Service Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 30, Good Friday Stations of the Cross Good Friday Service Saturday, March 31, Great Vigil of Easter Great Vigil of Easter Service Followed by Reception Sunday, April 1, Easter Sunday Sunday School Adults No Children s Sunday School Choir Rehearsal The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (W/Music) Coffee & Fellowship, Easter Egg Hunt 6:00 P.M. Parish Hall 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary 8:15 PM Parish Hall 12:00 P.M. Sanctuary 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary 7:00 P.M. West Sanctuary Door 9:15 A.M. Conf. Room 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Childcare will be in the Nursery for Holy Thursday and Good Friday Childcare will be in the PrayGround for Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday 28

29 Announcements Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. Holy Week and Easter Services at St. Paul s, April 13 through April 16 The Triduum-Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil Maundy Thursday, March 29th, 7 P.M.: We meet in the Sanctuary for a service with the Footwashing, with Holy Communion, and ending with the stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday. Good Friday, March 30th, 12 P.M. and 7 P.M.: At Noon we will pray the Stations of the Cross. At the 7 P.M. Service, there will be a reading of the passion narrative from the Gospel of John. Music will be a part of the 7 P.M. service. The Great Vigil of Easter, March 31st, 7 P.M.: On Saturday night, we will light the Paschal (Easter) fire at 7 P.M., outside the west entrance to the Sanctuary. The Easter Vigil liturgy begins in darkness with song and story reminding us of our journey from Creation to Easter. There will be a social hour after the Easter Vigil. Please bring your favorite appetizer or munchies to share. No need to sign up, just bring whatever sounds good (and easy). If you aren t able to bring something, please come anywaythere will be more than enough for everyone! Easter Sunday, April 1st 10:30 A.M.: Our 10:30 A.M. service will be a full festival Eucharist featuring music led by the Adult/Youth and Children's Choirs. An Easter egg hunt will follow outdoors (weather permitting), please dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, the egg hunt will be in the St. Timothy Center. We will be using a cross during Holy Week that was made from the trunk of our Christmas tree. Thank you to Rhys Prall for this gift. It will provide a powerful visual for our journey this week. 29

30 Last Day for Easter Flower Donations! Place your check in one of the flower envelope and please write your name and the dedication that you would like to see in the bulletin on the envelope. Please write checks out to St. Paul s with Easter flowers as the memo and place them in the collection or leave them in the Parish Office. United Thank Offering Ingathering Our final ingathering will be today, March 25 th. Our collection will be forwarded to the larger ECW organization, who will then award grants to groups doing outreach in areas of need. Low Sunday Brunch The Low Sunday Brunch will take place on April 8 th. There is a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall for needed food offerings (breakfast casseroles, coffee cakes, fruit, etc.) Come enjoy great fellowship and great food. See Jocelyn Prall with any questions. The Lobsters are Coming! Buy Online Now! It is time to start thinking about Lobster Boil, which will occur on Saturday May 21st Please mark your calendars! We need everyone to help out on that day. If anyone would like to help coordinate some of the Lobster Boil activities, please let me know. Thanks! Rick Johns, rjohns@niu.edu or We will have a Lobster Boil Kickoff at the April 8th Low Sunday Brunch after the service. 30

31 The Adult/Youth and Children s Choirs Rehearse on Thursdays (Adult/Youth 7-9 PM and Children 5:15-6:45 PM), and Sunday morning before the service at 10:15 AM. Parish Clean Up and NIU Cares Day Inside and Out Clean Up Day! On Saturday April 21st, from 9 to Noon, we are going to clean up the church ground, trim bushes, put new mulch down, and get the garden plots ready. Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and any else useful for cleanup. We are also a site for NIU Cares Day and a number of students will be here to help. Please bring some extra hand tools (no power tools) to share with the students. Thanks! Any questions, call Rick Johns at If you are an inside person, Freyja Rasmussen-Johns and Lorraine Langer will be heading a crew to help clean up the inside of the church, also. St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community! Striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, - to hear the Sermons, read Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! 31

32 Citations Permission for music, text, and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Cover photo: John 12, African American Lectionary The Prayers of the. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year A. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Household Prayers: Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year B, volume 1. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky All Glory Laud and Honor, Thou art the King of Israel # 154 Words: Theodulph of Orleans (d. 821); tr. John Mason Neale ( ), alt. Music: Valet will ich dir geben, melody Melchior Teschner ( ), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk ( ), Public Domain, The 1982 Hymnal. Ride on, King Jesus Words, Traditional and Music, Negro Spiritual; arr. Hezekiah Brinson, Jr. (b. 1958), Copyright Arr Hezekiah Brinson, Jr., Supplemental Episcopal Hymnal: Lift Every Voice and Sing II # 97. Doxology, God of mercy, God of grace #548 Words: Henry Francis Lyte ( ), alt., Music: Lucerna Laudoniae, David Evans ( ), Oxford University Press, The 1982 Hymnal. Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus S 124 The Holy Eucharist II, Music: From New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950), Copyright 1981 GIA Publications, Inc., The 1982 Service Hymnal. Fraction Anthem: My flesh is food indeed S 169 The Holy Eucharist, Ray W. Urwin (b. 1950), Copyright 1984 by Ray W. Urwin, The 1982 Service Hymnal. 32

33 Household Prayer: Morning Jesus, in your passion and resurrection, you show me there is no place you have not been and no place you fear to go. Morning by morning, you awaken me more deeply to this truth. Send me into the world this day with the courage and wisdom to be a faithful witness to your coming reign of justice, mercy, and peace. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Although I have sought to serve you this day, I have failed to keep your love. You know my strengths and weaknesses more than I reveal them to me that I may be healed this night and begin afresh tomorrow. Amen. 33