Celtic Meditations Trinity Sunday May 22, :00 pm

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1 Celtic Meditations Trinity Sunday May 22, :00 pm We are so happy you are here. We come from many places to be together for a little while. Each of us brings our own experience and traditions to this gathering. So here in this place, let us take time together to encounter the holy. Please remember to silence all devices Opening Musical Meditation Afton Waltz Celtic Tune Opening Meditation In the infinity of night skies in the free flashing of lightning in whirling elemental winds you are God. In the impenetrable mists of dark clouds in the wild gusts of lashing rain in the ageless rocks of the sea you are God and I bless you. You are in all things and contained by no thing. You are the Life of all life and beyond every name. You are God and in the eternal mystery I praise you. - J. Philip Newell The Lighting of the Trinity Candles Leader Leader Leader We light a light in the name of the Maker, who lit the world and breathed the breath of life for us. We light a light in the name of the Son, who saved the world and stretched out his hand to us. We light a light in the name of the Spirit, who encompasses the world and blesses our souls with yearning. We light three lights for the Trinity of Love: God above us, God beside us, God beneath us: The beginning, the end, the everlasting One.

2 Opening Hymn I believe in God almighty Celtic Tune

3 Evening Prayer Lord, in this sacred place where even the stones speak of your name, help me to be still and know that I am enfolded in your love.. Amen. The Reading John 16:12-15 Lector Listen now for the Word of God. Jesus said to the disciples, "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you." Lector For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us. Thanks be to God. Silence Reflection During the silence, let the reading speak to you Two minutes of silence follows. Debbie Phillips Music for Meditation Let all mortal flesh keep silence Picardy Prayers for Ourselves and Others Leader As we worship the Holy Trinity, let us present our needs before the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That the one God in three persons may bring about unity and harmony among the many nations of the world. You may offer prayers for peace. Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. Leader That the Church may ever more effectively proclaim Christ, who leads all to the Father in the Holy Spirit. You may offer prayers for our parish and her ministries, all people of faith and seekers of a more meaningful life in God. Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. Leader That the union of life in the Trinity may bring us into deeper union with those society tends to reject or ignore. That the poor, the sick, and all who suffer may be filled with the life of the Trinity and experience the loving presence of God's people. You may offer prayers for all in any kind of need. Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. Leader That all who have died may share the life of the Trinity forever, we pray to the Lord. You may offer prayers for all who have died and for those who mourn. Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. Father, we praise you for revealing to us the mystery of your inner life. As you hear our prayers, may we grow in faithfulness to you at all times. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

4 Leader Jesus says, Come to me you who are troubled and I will give you rest. So come, you who are broken in body or in spirit, you who are torn by relationships and doubt, you who feel deeply within yourselves the divisions of the world. Come, for Jesus invites us to bring our brokenness. From now until the end of the service, you are invited to come for light prayers and healing. There are votive candles at the Lady Altar and at the table near the back. The healing station is near the door at the back of the Chapel. Please feel free to move about as the Spirit leads you. Music during Prayers Raglan Road Celtiic Tune Hymn during Prayers I bind unto myself Celtic Tune I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, His eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken to my need; The wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward; The Word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard. The Grace Breath of God, permeating the heart of creation, lift our eyes to your glory which surrounds us;. Amen. The Peace The peace of our Lord be with you. And also with you. Please feel free to exchange the peace in any way you feel comfortable.

5 Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant The Holy Communion 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 God thanks and praise. Celebrant O God of mystery and promise, you invite us to discover you in the intimate places of ourselves and our lives. You invite us to discover you within the complexities of our humanity, in passionate and tender loving, in struggle and pain, in confusion and unknowing, in flashes of insight and wisdom. You also call us beyond ourselves to places of imagination, beyond the silent stars, in the deep rhythms of the ocean, in the unending cycles of day and night, seasons of life and death. Sanctus #27 With saints and ancestors, with the seas and earth and sky, with animals and birds, with our friends and those unknown to us, with all creation we join in the song of your unending glory: Celebrant We praise you that in Jesus you make known to us the wonder and richness of our humanity. We give thanks for his life-giving love, for his healing touch, for his vulnerability and for his gentleness. Before he gave up his life, he shared his humanity, his flesh and blood with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks for it, broke it and gave it to them saying: This is my own body given for you. Do this to remember me. Celebrant So too after they had eaten, he took wine, gave thanks for it and gave it to them saying: This is my blood, poured out in love for you. Do this to remember me. Celebrant So we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Celebrant Come now, Spirit of God, and sanctify these gifts. As we eat and drink these bodily things, make us one body, food for the world, one blood to be poured out for the life of all. Touch us with your gentle creativity and fire us with longing for the new age of justice and peace. We ask this through Jesus who gave his body that we might be one and his blood that we might find new life. With him, and through him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, be to you, O God, all honor and glory forever. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer The Breaking of the Bread #28 The Invitation Celebrant This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So come, you who have much faith and you who have little, You who have been here often, and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

6 Communion are invited to come and feast at God s table. You may receive the bread in your hand, and if you wish, drink from the cup. Music during Communion Voluntary Concluding Prayer Concluding Hymn Come join the dance of Trinity Kingsfold Concluding Blessing Celebrant May you learn to see yourself with the same delight, pride, and expectation with which God sees you every moment; and may the blessing of the Holy Trinity be with you this night and always. Amen. Dismissal Celebrant Go in peace, rejoicing in the Holy Trinity Thanks be to God. Concluding Meditation Farewell to Liverpool Celtic Tune

7 May God s blessings be upon you and all whom you love. Please leave quietly. Participants Celebrant The Rev. Debbie Phillips Musicians Ryan Patten, keyboard, Eric Wagner, guitar Opening and Lesson Cameron Wicker Meditation The Reverend Debbie Phillips Prayers of the Paige Nalipinski Assisting at God s Table Paige Nalipinski Assisting at the Healing Station Jane Stewart Greeter and Setup Jane Stewart, Joanne Moar If you would like to be a part of this sacred time, we welcome readers, musicians, greeters and those to assist with setup, the healing station and communion. There is a signup sheet near the healing station for those who would like to give a reflection. No prior experience necessary; just an openness to the sacred around you. Announcements There is a basket at the chapel door for any donations you wish to make toward the cost of Celtic Meditations and for our ministry in the community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you would like to speak to the priest, The Reverend Deborah Phillips, please her at gcis1@verizon.net or call her at to set up a time convenient for you. For more information about Grace Church, visit our website at We invite you to Like our Facebook page, Celtic Meditations. music has been reprinted with permission through RiteSong and St. James Music Press. Photograph reprinted with permission from the photographer.

8 Prayer Requests Pettus Hickman, Bryon English, Ruby and Al Hill, in loving memory of Anna Balewska; Ayo Ogunbor, Faith Aroko s mother; Mike Salvatore, Jane and David Knight, Alexandra D., Gerry and Barbara Porter, Jan Linker, Kathy Crotty, Giffy Russell, G. Oliver Papps, Fred Fox, Melissa Reynolds, David Latinik, Helen Rice; Dan Maurno, Sr. Jane SFN, Sue Morey, The Madden Family, David, Joe L Heureux, George and Sue Erickson, Kathleen Hoff, Pauline Grady, Pauline Zwicker, Vivien Forbes, Colin, Todd Cheney, Corey and Suzanne MacNeil, Karen Tucker, David, Sally Coleman, Don, Jeanne Parler, Frank, Jeff Bowie, Gary Young, Jr., Elisabeth Thomas, Cindy Carr, Ross Dolloff, Fran Nalipinski, The Tache Family, Blair and family, Jeff and family, John Mason, Susan Warren, Camilo Notario, Jr., Esmunda Notario, Tom D., Stephen Duff, Rick Rizoli, Ashley Galvin, Gerry M., Mary K., the Castiello Children, Eric Rielly, Maureen Joyce, Linda and Patrick Grant, Glenn Murer, Carpenter Family, Patricia McDuffe, Beatrice Jideofor, Rachel Davis, Dr. Elizabeth Prout, Albert Engelken, Mary Carter, Harry Davis, Kori Rodriguez, Mary Manning, Pat Carr, Love, Tiffanie Surabian, Nate, Phoebe and family, Andrew Rossi, Norman Belanger, Joanna Morse, Virginia Steadman, Lisa J., Nancy Moore, Sarah Fialho, Jeannie and Harry W, Hank and Ann Cook, Doña Yoya, Patrick O'Donoghue, Kathleen Hoff, George and Sue Erickson, Nancy Pearce, Pezzulo Family, the Diocese of Jerusalem, the Diocese of Massachusetts, and the Salem Public Schools, especially the Nathaniel Bowditch School. Grace Episcopal Church A parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry The Right Reverend Alan M. Gates The Right Reverend Gayle E. Harris The Reverend Deborah A. Phillips Ryan Patten Tom and Karen Tucker Hugh MacKay and Joanne Moar Vestry Joanne Moar David Ashton Peggy Carter Willand Jesse Angeley Jonathan Davis, Tom Lemons, Angela Williams Presiding Bishop Bishop Diocesan Bishop Suffragan Rector Director of Music Property Stewards Vergers Senior Warden Junior Warden Clerk Treasurer Assistant Treasurers Jonathan Bailly, Melissa Barnes, Jonathan Davis, Members of Vestry Ingrid Fox, Tom Gaither, Caroline Watson-Felt