The Episcopal Church of the Atonement

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1 The Episcopal Church of the Atonement The Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22,

2 8:00 am and 10:00 am Easter greetings! The celebration of Christ's resurrection is so important that the church devotes 50 consecutive days and then every single Sunday of the year to rejoicing in the victory of God. Our service has a couple of seasonal differences. Alleluia is back, being sung and proclaimed in many different places. During the Easter season, we omit the general confession, not because we never sin or fall short of the glory of God, but as a sign of our joy that we have been forgiven through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Remember that private confession is always available, and may be appropriate to your particular circumstance. Please call the rector to make an appointment if you wish. Following the service, join us for refreshments. 2

3 Voluntary Beside the still waters... from Windows of Comfort Dan Locklair All stand to sing. The Hymnal 645 The Word of God The King of love my shepherd is Priest People Alleluia. Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia. The Priest and People offer the Collect of Purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Song of Praise At the Lamb s High Feast Hymnal 174 The Celebrant then says The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Reading Acts 4:5-12 The rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, By what power or by what name did you do this? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, 3

4 let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 23 at 8 am The Lord is my shepherd; * I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; * he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; * he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his Name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; * for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; * thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. at 10 am Psalm 23 4

5 The Second Reading 1 John 3:16-24 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us-- and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God s love abide in anyone who has the world s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The People stand. At 10 am The Hymnal 644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds The Gospel John 10:11-18 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud 5

6 The Nicene Creed 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, 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. The Prayers of the People Based on Psalms 22, 23 & 98 Deacon Easter gives us reason to celebrate with song the marvels that our God has done for us. Jesus, our Lord and Savior, has won the victory. He has given us reason to exclaim: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Let us be mindful of God s saving grace as we pray for all those who need our intercession this day. Let our response ring out with Alleluia, Christ is risen! Let us shout out with joy, for all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God in the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Alleluia, Christ is risen! We raise up in this great assembly Presiding Bishop Michael, Bishop Doug, Mother Nancy, Deacon Pat, and this entire Holy Church of God that all may steadfastly perform their baptismal vows in the spirit of Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life. Alleluia, Christ is risen! May Jesus, the Good Shepherd, guide our nation and lead Donald, our president; Charlie, our governor; and Brian, mayor of the City of Westfield in which we worship, and all public figures along the paths of righteousness, justice, and peace. Alleluia, Christ is risen! We pray that the world s poor and those who suffer lack in our own communities shall eat and be satisfied, and that all those who seek the Lord will have their souls revived and be guided along the right pathways in Jesus name. Alleluia, Christ is risen! Jesus walked this life as fully human, even to the point of suffering and dying that we might have eternal life. May those who are suffering, or otherwise find themselves in need, find hope and solace in the grace of God made manifest in the resurrection of Jesus, Our Lord. (Pause for those who wish to state their prayerful intentions.) We raise up these intentions to Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Alleluia, Christ is risen! 6

7 Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, we know, that though we walk in the valley of the shadow of death, we need not fear any evil, for our God makes us to lie down in green pastures beside peaceful waters. With that blessed assurance, we pray for all those who have died especially Sarah Duffy, and Lisle and Doris Hebert for whom the sanctuary lamp burns. Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Lord of the sheepfold, whose love is not for hire, who calls to himself the victims of the world: we thank you that Christ laid down his life for us when we could not help ourselves; in the weakness of his love give us strength to work for peace in the world he came to serve, through Jesus Christ, the good shepherd. Amen. The People stand. The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Welcome and announcements The Great Thanksgiving An offering of money is received (during the anthem at 10 am). Then the people stand to sing the hymn while the gifts of money, bread, and food are offered. At 10 am Anthem My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Isaac Watts My Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is His name, In pastures fresh He makes me feed beside the living stream; He brings my wandering spirit back when I forsake His way, And leads me for His mercy's sake in paths of truth and grace. When I walk through the shades of death His presence is my stay, One word of His supporting grace drives all my fears away; His hand in sight of all my foes doth still my table spread, My cup with blessings overflows, His oil anoints my head. The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; Oh, may Thy house be my abode and all my work be praise; There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come; No more a stranger nor a guest, but like a child at home. Text: Psalm 23, paraphrased by Isaac Watts ( ) Music: American folk hymn, from Southern Harmony, 1835 Hymnal 188 The people standing, the Celebrant says or sings Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Love s redeeming work is done The Hymnal, S120 7

8 Celebrant People Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. 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 again he has won for us everlasting life. 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 (spoken at 8 am) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The Hymnal, S128 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 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: 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. 8

9 And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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. The Breaking of the Bread (spoken at 8 am) All sing the antiphon following the cantor and after each verse. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Hymnal, S167 The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ. Antiphon One body are we, alleluia, for though many we share one bread. Antiphon 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. All are welcome to receive the presence of God in the Bread and Wine at our Altar. Standing or kneeling is appropriate at the Altar rail. To receive the bread, place one hand over the other and the wafer will be placed in your palm. To receive the wine, you may take a sip from the chalice, or dip the edge of your wafer into the wine. If you wish to receive a blessing instead, please signal us by crossing your arms over your chest. Gluten free wafers and chalice are available; please let us know if you require that. If you are unable to come to the Altar please inform an usher, and Communion will be brought to you. If you want to learn more about the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, please speak with Mother Nancy or Deacon Pat. At 10 am The Hymnal 304 I come with joy to meet my Lord After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. All stand. 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. 9

10 Blessing The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Chris, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. The Dismissal Alleluia, alleluia. Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. The Hymnal 708 Savior like a shepherd lead us Voluntary Tocatta in Seven John Rutter The Ministers of the Liturgy Altar Guild Linda Zielinski, Howard Carney Linens Dianne Legalos Food Delivery Team Cindy Watson Flower Guild Donna Tatlock-Calkins Counters Sue Cole, Gene Giacometti Lector Psalmist Usher Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Acolytes Ushers Children s Chapel 8:00 am Kathy DeJean Ginny Hebert Sarah Beard 10:00 am John Adams, Sue Cole Lois Coffey, Sue Cole Jessica Isler, Nancy Mueller, Lindsay Walsh Tom Walsh, Mark Mueller Sally Casey ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome! If you are visiting us this morning, please sign our Visitor s Book and join us for refreshments after the Service TODAY! Join us for A Journey through Acts, a conversation about what s next. We meet in the St. Margaret s Guild Room at 11:15 am. FOR THE CHILDREN Our youngest worshippers are welcome in the Children s Chapel where there are professional caregivers and an age appropriate service every Sunday beginning at 9:50 am. Children return to church at announcements or may stay with the caregivers through the whole service. At any time, children and families are welcome on the big rug near the font, where there are coloring pages and crayons, and a great view of the action up front. The Break Room is available for parents and children who need a break from the service. There are books and toys for children and comfortable chairs for adults. 10

11 HELP WANTED We provide professional, paid child care during the 10 am service. Do you know a loving person, 21 or older, who would like to join our team? Contact Mother Nancy. MESSY CHURCH FOR ROGATION DAY Join us on May 6 at 4 pm for Worship, Planting, Marching, and Supper. All ages are welcome. EVERY WEDNESDAY/EVERY THURSDAY Healing and Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays at 12:15 pm. Evensong on Thursday at 6:30 pm. RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE MAY 4 th & 5 th. Bring your donations during the week of April 23rd or 30th or on Sunday mornings. Then shop the sale for Mother s Day and graduation. Shop ahead for Christmas! If you can bake or help during the sale please speak to Donna Tatlock-Calkins. HELPING THE WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY Brown Bag Project for April Food item: jars of jam or jelly (it s a school vacation month, and the Pantry can readily get peanut butter from the Western Mass Food Bank, but cannot get jam or jelly easily. Personal care item: Toilet paper. Thank You for faithfully helping the families served by the Pantry. THE WESTFIELD FARMERS MARKET provides a service to our community by supplying healthy food to people in need and supporting local agriculture and small businesses, not to mention providing a fun community gathering spot throughout the summer for people of all ages. The Market Committee needs your help and the help of your friends. If you can take on a task, either small or large, please contact Debbie Randzio, Peter Langmore, Maria Parent, Donna Tatlock- Calkins, or Judy Harvester to volunteer. We have tasks to suit everyone s time and talent, and together it gets done. PARISH PRAYER LIST Please take this list home for use in your daily prayers. We are happy to add your concerns. Please office@atonementwestfield.net or call Listings will be for six months or as requested. Altar Memorials are given to the Glory of God Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Sarah Duffy, Lisle and Doris Hebert; offered by Peter Hebert Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer The Dioceses of Canterbury-Dover, Canterbury-Ebbsfleet, Canterbury-Maidstone, and Canterbury-Richborough (England) Diocesan Prayer Cycle The Bishop s Choir School Mr. Robert Hansler Episcopal News Service (ENS) Strawberry Festival Beneficiaries 2018 Genesis Spiritual Life Center: Healing Hearts Grandparents Ascentria Care Alliance: Celebrating Community Cookbook 11

12 For these families and individuals Phoebe, Dot, Louise, Allan, Art, Anne, Judy, Mary, Rita, Ruth, Virginia, Ruby, Dotti, Roger, Thelma, Vivian, Connie, Stephen H., Helene, John, Norm, Catherine, Betty, Robert, Mary and Richard, Lea, Jeff, Candy, Ahna, Kathy, Darrell, Carole, Debbie, Joe, Fr. Raymond, Ted and Ginni, Charlotte, Richard, Neil, Ken, Christine, Elnora, Sally, Jennifer, Ciro, Bonnie, Edmund, Anna Jane, Jill, Sue, Nolan, Irida, Bryan, Jayden, Jillian, Jasmin, Rebecca, Florence, Lynn, Pat & Paula, Derek, Cindy, Seth THIS WEEK AT ATONEMENT Sunday, April 22 Mon., April 23 The Fourth Sunday of Easter 8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women s Fellowship 8-9 pm AA Meeting (Great Hall) Tues., April 24 Wed., April 25 Thurs., April 26 12:15 pm Healing and Holy Eucharist 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting (Chapel) 6:30 pm Evensong 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting (Great Hall) Fri.., April 27 Sat., April 28 Sunday, April 29 Burial for May Hannigan The Fifth Sunday of Easter 8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Outreach Meeting 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women s Fellowship UPCOMING Rummage Sale, May 4 th and 5 th Messy Church for Rogation Day, Sunday May 6 at 4 pm The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector The Rev. Patricia M. O Connell, Deacon Mr. Scott A. Bailey, Music Director A parish of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts The Rt. Rev. Douglas J. Fisher, Bishop 12