Celtic Meditations The Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, :00 pm

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1 Celtic Meditations The Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, :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 Ubi caritas Plainsong Opening Meditation I lie down this night With Brigit of the mantles, With Mary of the peace, With Jesus of the poor. I lie down this night With Brigit of the calmness With Mary revered, With Michael of my love. I lie down this night Near the King of life, Near Christ of the destitute, Near the Holy Spirit. I lie down this night With the nine angels, From the crown of my head To the soles of my feet. From the crown of my head To the soles of my feet. - Carmina Gadelica Opening Hymn #56 I want to walk as a child of the light Houston Evening Prayer God, whose holy name deifies our definition but whose will is known in freeing the oppressed: Make us one with all who cry for justice, that we who speak your praise may struggle for your truth; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

2 The Reading John 13:31-35 Lector Listen now for the Word of God. At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." Lector People Silence Reflection 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. During the silence, let the reading speak to you Two minutes of silence follows. Robert Marchaud Music for Meditation Leslie s Welcome Celtic Tune Prayers for Ourselves and Others Leader For our deepest and most holy longings we pray: Renew us, O God. Leader Leader Leader Leader For all who wander, who hunger, who thirst, Renew us as people of service and compassion. For this planet, our home: Renew our will to be healers of creation. For this and every nation: Renew in all people the will for good and the longing for peace. I now invite your prayers of intercessions and thanksgiving. Here, the people may add particular intercession and thanksgivings. 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 Salley Gardens Celtic Tune Hymn during Prayers #23 Praise the Lord! Welsh Tune

3 The Grace Now my friends, all that is true, all that is noble, all that is just and pure, all that is lovable and gracious, whatever is excellent and admirable; with these let us fill our hearts, and the God of heaven will be with 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. Announcements Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People 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 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.

4 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 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. 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

5 Concluding Prayer God, you sent Jesus into the world that we would live through him: May we abide in his risen life so that we may love one another as he first loved us, and know the fullness of joy. Amen. Concluding Hymn #3 Brothers, sisters let us gladly New Celtic Tune Concluding Blessing Celebrant Deep peace of the running waves to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the gentle night to you. Deep peace of the God of peace to you. May the blessing of Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. Dismissal Celebrant eluia! Risen Lord, deepen our desire for you. eluia! Concluding Meditation Salvation New Celtic Tune May God s blessings be upon you and all whom you love. Please leave quietly. Participants Celebrant The Rev. Manny Faria Musicians Ryan Patten, keyboard, Eric Wagner, guitar Opening and Lesson Kathleen Tone Meditation Robert Marchaud Prayers of the People Joanne Moar Assisting at God s Table Joanne Moar Assisting at the Healing Station Jane Stewart Setup Jane Stewart, Kathleen Tone 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.

6 Prayer Requests The peaceful repose of the soul of Florence Ashton, and comfort for her son, David; Pettus Hickman, Bryon English, Ruby and Al Hill, The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop; 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, the soul of Carol Sczerba Rielly, Glenn Murer, Carpenter Family, Karin O'Brien, Judy Rao, Marge Bastos, 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. See you Mothers Day I regret missing tonight s and next week s services due to Diocesan business. I look forward to being with you all again on May 8th. I greatly appreciate Manny Faria s presence as your celebrant for these two services. -Debbie

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8 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