Christ Church Christiana Hundred WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are glad you are with us today to join in the worship of God and to share in Christ s presence given to us in the sacrament of bread and wine. We hope you stay for what follows our worship this morning. You are welcome here. HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Voluntary Passacaglia in D minor Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Welcome and Announcements Ruth Beresford WE GATHER IN THE LORD S NAME Please stand, as able, for The Opening Acclamation The Celebrant shouts Grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The People joyously shout in return And also with you. Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? just say this, The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately. They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, What are you doing, untying the colt? They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. The Celebrant invites the congregation to raise the branches of palm as they are blessed. The Blessing of the Palms Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise! Celebrant It is right to praise you God, for all the love you show us in Jesus. Bless these branches and make them holy. Let these branches be signs that Jesus is our King. May we follow Jesus and come
into the joy of life forever with him, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. The People shout Hosanna in the highest! Children of all ages are invited to join the procession following the cross as we walk around the church. You are encouraged to wave the palms and shout Hosanna! and Jesus is King! as we sing. When the music ends, we return to our seats and put the palms away. All sing Hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor Words: Music: Theodulph of Orleans (d. 821); tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt. Valet will ich dir geben, melody Melchior Teschner (1584-1635), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889) Please be seated for WE LISTEN AND RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD The Teaching of Jesus in the Temple adaptation of Mark 12 The Homily Ann Urinoski
The Prayers of the People Celebrant When God s People gathered in the Temple, they came to pray, giving thanks to God, asking forgiveness, and making intercession, which means praying for the concerns and needs of others. So now we stand to pray, as they did. [silence] A member of the parish leads the prayers from our midst. Dear God, we give thanks for the goodness and love that you show us in Jesus. We thank you for family and friends, for food and homes, and for this beautiful world. Thank you for Jesus and for all your blessings. We pray for all who believe in you, O God, and for all churches, especially Christ Church and the church in the Dominican Republic. As we follow Christ Jesus and share his story, Help us walk in his footsteps. We pray for all who are hurt or sick; for people who are poor and lonely; for all in our prayers, whom we remember now. [Please offer names aloud or silently.] We lift them up to you, O God, for your comfort, your healing, and strength. Help us to walk beside them and care for them. We pray for all who have died and all who miss them. [Please offer names aloud or silently.] You teach us that in Christ Jesus life does not end when we die; it continues with you in heaven. Help us trust your promise of everlasting life. Hear our prayers, offered in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen. Please kneel, as able, for The Confession of Sin Celebrant Let us pray. People Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may love and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant 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. The Peace Celebrant People Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION Being seated, we begin with a time of offering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God s purposes and showing our gratitude for God s many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) 244-5368, a card is available in the narthex to participate in the act of offering. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the offering plate.
Anthem David Halls (b. 1963) Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; he who is righteous may enter. I will give thanks to you, for you answered me and have become my salvation. The same stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Hosanna, Lord, hosanna! Lord, send us now success. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; we bless you from the house of the Lord. God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will thank you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Jesus and His Disciples at the Last Supper adaptation of Mark 14:12-25 Please stand and sing The Presentation Hymn O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Words: Att. Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153), tr. and para. Ray Palmer (1808-1887), alt. Music: Dickinson College, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. (1923-1979) 1962, Theodore Presser Co. Used by permission of the Publisher. Copyright: Words: Adapted text from ICEL Resource Collection of Hymns and Service Music for the Liturgy. 1981, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Music: Copyright 1962 Theodore Presser Co. Used by permission of the publisher.
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant 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 God thanks and praise. from Common Worship (Church of England) The Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus. You send your Spirit to bring new life to the world, and clothe us with power from on high. And so we join the angels to celebrate and sing: Music: From New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright: Copyright 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. The Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, saying Great is the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues the prayer, concluding For honor and praise belong to you, Father, with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit: one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Celebrant invites the People to say the prayer Jesus taught his first disciples. The Lord s Prayer 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 We sing the anthem at the breaking of the bread, which is Christ s Body, broken for us. Please be seated after the sacrament is presented. Music: From New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright: Copyright 1981 GIA Publications, Inc. All are welcome to receive the sacrament of Christ, kneeling or standing, either consuming the gluten-free bread and drinking from the cup or dipping (intincting) the bread carefully into the cup. If you are unable to come forward, ask an usher to let the clergy know your need when they approach the rail. Communion Anthem Twila Paris (b. 1958) Your only Son, no sin to hide, but you have sent him from your side to walk upon this guilty sod, and to become the Lamb of God. Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned him as he died, the humble King they named a fraud, and sacrificed the Lamb of God. O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God; I love the holy Lamb of God. O wash me in his precious blood. My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. I was so lost I should have died, but you have brought me to your side to be led by your staff and rod, and to be called a lamb of God. O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God; I love the holy Lamb of God. O wash me in his precious blood, till I am just a lamb of God. Please kneel for The Post-Communion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. People We thank you, Lord, for this holy food. We thank you, Lord, for the love you put in our hearts. Help us walk the way of Jesus, the way of peace, the way of goodness and love. Please be with us always. Amen. Please be seated for the telling of the Passion, until you are invited to stand. The Passion of Jesus adaptation of Mark 14:26 15:47
At the conclusion of the reading, the cross is carried from the High Altar as we sing the American spiritual composed by Christians who were slaves in the 19th century. Hymn Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? Words: African-American spiritual Music: Were you There, Afro-American spiritual; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944) Copyright: Music: Harmonization by The Church Pension Fund. Please leave the church quietly, following the cross. You are welcome to take palms home and bring them back for Shrove Tuesday 2019. Our prayer is that today s worship has encouraged you in love and filled you with strength for your journey. We look forward to your presence again in worship, in service to others, in learning and fellowship. Please return the children s worship activity bags as you leave the church but take our community announcements with you to learn of upcoming opportunities.
Join us during Holy Week MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 29 5:00 PM Children s Service and Foot Washing in the Chapel 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing in the Church followed by an Overnight Prayer Vigil in the Chapel GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 30 12:00 PM Good Friday Meditations on the Cross in the Church 5:00 PM Children s Service in the Chapel 7:00 PM Tenebrae (a service of scripture readings, music, and prayer) in the Church EASTER DAY APRIL 1 6:00 AM Easter Vigil in the Church 7:30 AM Potluck Breakfast in Parish Halls A and B Bring a breakfast casserole, fruit, sausage, coffee cake, single-serve cereals, etc. to share. 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel 8:45 AM to 12:15 PM Child care available in the Nursery 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Church 9:00 AM Young Children s Service for families with children 6 and under in the Chapel 10:00 AM Potluck Coffee Hour in Parish Halls A and B Bring quick breads, coffee cakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, etc. to share. 10:00 AM Children s Easter Activities in Parish Hall C 11:00 AM Choral Eucharist, Rite II in the Church The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, Bishop of Delaware, will preach at 11 AM.
PEOPLE SERVING TODAY Acolytes: 8 AM Philip Nickel. 9 AM Elena Attix, Richard Attix, Andrew Arce, Christie Marcin, Witt Phillips, Mikel Zahralddin; Randall Attix, Advisor. 11 AM Caroline James, Will Provine, Penn Faulkner, Wil Faulkner, Henry James, Christian Schlobach; Chuck Durgin, Advisor. Altar Guild: Diane Mateson, Kate Barton, Louise Barton, Sandy Durgin, Rosanne Miller, Kim Nelkin, Laurie Passarello, Suzanne Smith, Molly Wiley. Coffee Hour: Becky Rogers. Eucharistic Ministers: 8 AM Les Carter, Hardy Drane, Beth Duncan, Margaretta Frederick. 9 AM John Henley, Kay Keenan, Marty Rushlow, Mike Rushlow. 11 AM Fran Bayard, Melissa Huber, Dale Hunt, Marian Simpson. Greeters: 11 AM Nan Naeve, Lynette Turner. Lectors: 9 AM Jennifer O Connor. 11 AM Sue Hayes, Wes Jones, Bitsy Robbins, Ernie Ruppe, Hal Schneikert, Susan Sherk, John Simpson. Ushers: 9 AM Randall and Marina Attix, Nancy Greenberg, Jennifer O Connor. 11 AM Dale Hunt, Bob Elder, Neyja Elder, Alex Ergon. MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of J. Simpson Dean, Jr. J. H. Tyler McConnell Leatrice Warren Dean Our parish s mission: As followers of Christ, we share the beauty and power of God s transforming love through worship, community, and service in the world. PARISH CLERGY The Rev. Ruth Beresford, Rector The Rev. Stephen Setzer, Associate Rector The Rev. Ann Urinoski, Priest Associate The Very Rev. William Lane, Pastoral Associate LAY MINISTRY STAFF Bruce Barber, Director of Music; Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth; Jo Harney, Head of School (CCEP) David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster; Nadine DiLorenzo, Director of Children s Choirs ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITIES STAFF Sherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator Michael Sayer, Facilities Manager Kate Schlegel, Administrative Associate for Communications; Jane Rubini, Administrative Associate Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School David Hald, Andy Marine, Charles Parfitt-Simpson, Sextons VESTRY & OFFICERS Joe Zakielarz, 18, Senior Warden; Al Smith, 18, Junior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Rand Barton, Youth Representative Hardy Drane, 19; Hal Erskine, 20; Nancy Greenberg, 18; Chris Grundner, 20; Lee Kallos, 18 Scott Poole, 20; Greer Silliman, 19; Lynne Swartz, 20; Sandy Van Wormer, 19; Annie Woolard-Provine, 19 Christ Church Christiana Hundred P. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0510 Phone: (302) 655-3379 Website: www.christchurchde.org Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM