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April 8 April 8 Second Sunday of Easter Prelude Two settings of Christ lag in Todesbanden G.P. Telemann (1681-1767), J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Hymn in Procession 492 Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness (Finnian) Opening Sentences The Invitatory & Psalter Sung by the choir. O Lord, open thou our lips. Richard Webster (b. 1952) And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. S-17: Pascha Nostrum Front section of The Hymnal 1982. Be seated. Psalm 133 Sung by the choir to an Anglican chant by William Boyce (1711-1779). Anthem from Messiah G. F. Handel (1685-1759) I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. For now is Christ risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep. Job 19: 25, 26; I Corinthians 15: 20 Hymn 209 Children gather beneath the pulpit to leave for the Children s Homily. We walk by faith (St. Botolph) The Apostles Creed BCP p. 53 The Prayers The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 54. Suffrages Sung by the choir. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the State. And mercifully hear us, when we call upon thee. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Collect and Intercessions The General Thanksgiving BCP p. 58. The Peace Announcements Be seated. 2 J Morning prayer Eastertide at Trinity Church Boston
April 8 Second Sunday of Easter Sermon Hymn 206 O sons and daughters (O filii et filiae) Sermon Anthem at the Offering Children return to the service. The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God. It supports our parish ministries and service to the community. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995) Whose mind is stayed on Thee. The darkness is no darkness with Thee, But the night is as clear as the day. The darkness and the light to Thee are both alike. God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. O let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For evermore. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on Thee. Isaiah 26: 3 Presentation Hymn Hymn 205, stanza 5 To God the Father, God the Son, to God the Spirit, always One, we sing for life in us begun: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Blessing Hymn in Procession 194 Dismissal Jesus lives! (St. Albinus) Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude Toccata on O filii et filiae Lynwood Farnam (1885-1930) This booklet is designed to be reused each week. Please return it to the usher as you depart. A PDF is available for download at trinitychurchboston.org/publications Sunday, April 8, 2018 J 3
April 15 Third Sunday of Easter Prelude Prelude in D Major Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Hymn in Procession 212 Awake, arise, lift up your voice (Richmond) Opening Sentences April 15 The Invitatory & Psalter Sung by the choir. O Lord, open thou our lips. Richard Webster (b. 1952) And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. S-17: Pascha Nostrum Front section of The Hymnal 1982. Psalm 4 Sung by the choir to an Anglican chant by John Joubert (b. 1927). Be seated. Anthem Alice Parker (b. 1925) Hark, I hear the harps eternal Ringing on the farther shore, As I near those swollen waters With their deep and solemn roar. Refrain Hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise the lamb! Hallelujah, hallelujah, Glory to the great I AM! And my soul, tho stain d with sorrow, Fading as the light of day, Passes swiftly o er those waters, To the city far away. Refrain Souls have cross d before me, saintly, To that land of perfect rest; And I hear them singing faintly In the mansions of the blest. Refrain Hymn 193 Children gather beneath the pulpit to leave for the Children s Homily. That Easter day with joy was bright (Puer nobis) The Apostles Creed BCP p. 53 4 J Morning prayer Eastertide at Trinity Church Boston
April 15 Third Sunday of Easter The Prayers The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 54. Suffrages Sung by the choir. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the State. And mercifully hear us, when we call upon thee. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Collect and Intercessions The General Thanksgiving BCP p. 58. The Peace Announcements Be seated. Sermon Hymn 199 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain (St. Kevin) Sermon Anthem at the Offering Children return to the service. The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God. It supports our parish ministries and service to the community. Have you not known? Have you not heard? Richard Webster (b. 1952) Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? The Lord is an everlasting God, who does not grow faint or weary; The Lord gives power to the weak and strengthens the powerless. Those who wait for Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles; They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40 Presentation Hymn Hymn 205, stanza 5 To God the Father, God the Son, to God the Spirit, always One, we sing for life in us begun: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Blessing Hymn in Procession 182 Dismissal Postlude Chariots of Fire Christ is alive (Truro) Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Vangelis This booklet is designed to be reused each week. Please return it to the usher as you depart. A PDF is available for download at trinitychurchboston.org/publications Sunday, April 15, 2018 J 5
April 22 Fourth Sunday of Easter Prelude O Lamm Gottes unschuldig Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Hymn in Procession 334 Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing (Alles ist an Gottes Segen) Opening Sentences TThe Invitatory & Psalter Sung by the choir. O Lord, open thou our lips. Richard Webster (b. 1952) And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. S-17: Pascha Nostrum Front section of The Hymnal 1982. Psalm 23 Sung by the choir to an Anglican chant by John Goss (1800-1880). Be seated. April 22 Anthem Orlande de Lassus (1534-1594) Surrexit pastor bonus, qui animam suam posuit pro ovibus suis, et pro grege suo mori dignatus est. Alleluia. The Good Shepherd is risen, who laid down his life for his sheep; and who as their herdsman did suffer death. Alleluia Hymn 343 Children gather beneath the pulpit to leave for the Children s Homily. Shepherd of souls (St. Agnes) The Apostles Creed BCP p. 53 The Prayers The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 54. Suffrages Sung by the choir. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the State. And mercifully hear us, when we call upon thee. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Collect and Intercessions The General Thanksgiving BCP p. 58. The Peace Announcements Be seated. Sermon Hymn 644 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (St. Peter) 6 J Morning prayer Eastertide at Trinity Church Boston
April 22 Fourth Sunday of Easter Sermon Anthem at the Offering Children return to the service. The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God. It supports our parish ministries and service to the community. Ich bin ein guter Hirte Melchior Vulpius (1570-1615) Und erkenne die Meinen Und bin bekannt der Meinen Wie mich der Vater kennet Und ich kenne denvater, Und ich lasse mein Leben für die Schafe. I am a good shepherd And know mine own And mine own know me Like my father knows me And I know my father, And I give my life for the sheep. John 10:14-15 Presentation Hymn Hymn 205, stanza 5 To God the Father, God the Son, to God the Spirit, always One, we sing for life in us begun: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Blessing Hymn in Procession 525 Dismissal The church s one foundation (Aurelia) Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude Fugue in E-Flat Major J. S. Bach This booklet is designed to be reused each week. Please return it to the usher as you depart. A PDF is available for download at trinitychurchboston.org/publications Sunday, April 22, 2018 J 7
April 29 Fifth Sunday of Easter Prelude Adagio from Symphonie VI Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) Hymn in Procession 296 We know that Christ is raised (Engelberg) Opening Sentences The Invitatory & Psalter Sung by the choir. O Lord, open thou our lips. Richard Webster (b. 1952) And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. S-17: Pascha Nostrum Front section of The Hymnal 1982. Be seated. Psalm 22:24-30 Sung by the choir to an Anglican chant by Andrew Seivewright (1926-2010). Anthem Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus, et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen. Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. Amen. Hymn 657 Children gather beneath the pulpit to leave for the Children s Homily. Love divine, all loves excelling (Hyfrydol) April 29 The Apostles Creed BCP p. 53 The Prayers The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 54. Suffrages Sung by the choir. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the State. And mercifully hear us, when we call upon thee. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. 8 J Morning prayer Eastertide at Trinity Church Boston
April 29 Fifth Sunday of Easter Collect and Intercessions The General Thanksgiving BCP p. 58. The Peace Announcements Be seated. Sermon Hymn 198 Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise (Mach s mit mir hott) Sermon Anthem at the Offering Children return to the service The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God. It supports our parish ministries and service to the community. Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life! Harold Friedell (1905-1958) Such a Way as gives us breath. Such a Truth as ends all strife, Such a life that killeth Death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength! Such a Light as shows a feast, Such a feast as mends in length, Such a Strength as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart! Such a Joy as none can move, Such a Love as none can part, Such a Heart as joys in love. George Herbert (1593-1633) Presentation Hymn Hymn 205, stanza 5 To God the Father, God the Son, to God the Spirit, always One, we sing for life in us begun: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Blessing Hymn in Procession 182 Dismissal Christ is alive (Truro) Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude Final from Symphonie VI Widor This booklet is designed to be reused each week. Please return it to the usher as you depart. A PDF is available for download at trinitychurchboston.org/publications Sunday, April 29, 2018 J 9
May 13 Seventh Sunday of Easter Prelude Canzona from Sonata in C minor Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) Hymn in Procession 495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus (In Babilone) Opening Sentences The Invitatory & Psalter Sung by the choir. O Lord, open thou our lips. Richard Webster (b. 1952) And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. S-17: Pascha Nostrum Front section of The Hymnal 1982. Be seated. Psalm 1 Sung by the choir to an Anglican chant by Henry Lawes (1595-1662). Anthem Behold, how good and joyful John Clarke-Whitfield (1770-1836) The text is that of Psalm 133. Hymn 465 Eternal light, shine in my heart (Ach bleib bei uns) The Apostles Creed BCP p. 53 The Prayers The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 54. Suffrages Sung by the choir. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the State. And mercifully hear us, when we call upon thee. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Collect and Intercessions The General Thanksgiving BCP p. 58. The Peace May 13 Announcements Be seated. 10 J Morning prayer Eastertide at Trinity Church Boston
May 13 Seventh Sunday of Easter Sermon Hymn 483 The head that once was crowned with thorns (St. Magnus) Sermon Anthem at the Offering Children return to the service Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God. It supports our parish ministries and service to the community. Salve Regina Regina, mater misericordiae: Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exsules, filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, Advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis, post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens: O pia: O dulcis Virgo Maria. Queen, mother of mercy: our life, sweetness, and hope, hail. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you we sigh, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, our advocate, those merciful eyes toward us. And Jesus, the blessed fruit of thy womb, after our exile, show us. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Presentation Hymn Hymn 205, stanza 5 To God the Father, God the Son, to God the Spirit, always One, we sing for life in us begun: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Blessing Hymn in Procession 494 Dismissal Crown him with many crowns (Diademata) Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude Grand Dialogue in C Major Louis Marchand (1669-1732) Today we welcome Ross Wood as our guest organist and choir director at the morning services. The Trinity Choristers and Choirs, along with Colin and Richard are joining the Mother s Day Walk for Peace in support of the Louis D. Brown Peace Initiatve. This booklet is designed to be reused each week. Please return it to the usher as you depart. A PDF is available for download at trinitychurchboston.org/publications Sunday, may 13, 2018 J 11
What s Happening at Trinity Church NEW TO TRINITY? New? Get to Know Trinity Sun., 4/15 and 6/3, 10:15 a.m., Angel Room Join us for this introduction to Trinity. Compass is an opportunity to ask questions about the Parish, meet fellow parishioners, and learn how to get involved in our common life. You re Invited to a Welcome Reception Thurs., 4/26, 6-7:50 p.m., 233 Clarendon St Are you new to Trinity, or do you feel new? Join us for a Welcome Reception on April 26! These receptions offer an opportunity for newcomers to meet clergy, staff, and lay leaders in a relaxed atmosphere. RSVPs helpful but not required. For questions about this or any other newcomer events, contact Mark Kharas at mkharas@trinitychurchboston.org For all newcomer questions, contact Mark Kharas, mkharas@trinitychurchboston.org, 617-536-0944 x360 SUNDAYS IN EASTERTIDE Free Guided Tour on Sundays Sundays, 12:30 p.m., meet in front of the Eagle Lectern A free tour is offered immediately following the 11:15 a.m. service. It meets in front of the Eagle Lectern. Please join us! Note: There will be no tour on Sun., April 15. PARISH WEEKEND Let Your Hair Down at Parish Weekend Fri., 6/8-Sun., 6/10, Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center, Greenfield, NH Take in the miracle of creation at Trinity s Parish Weekend at the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center, June 8-10. This year Trinity family and friends will offer a variety of programming that explores spirituality and the arts. Friendships deepen and souls are refreshed in this annual escape from the city. Cost varies by participation and lodging; scholarships are available and kept in confidence. To RSVP or for more info, contact: Cathy Portock Pacitto, cportlock@ trinitychurchboston.org Children s Homily and Childcare offered during 9 & 11:15 a.m. services. Childcare is available for infants and pre-schoolers in the Nursery located on the second floor of the Parish House in Tapestry Hall. Children in K 5th grades worship with their families; they may leave before the sermon for the Children s Homily and return at the Peace. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/trinitychurchboston Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/trinitychurchboston HOURS & INFORMATION Sunday Services at Trinity 7:45 a.m. Simple, quiet Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Community Holy Eucharist with youth Choristers & Choir 11:15 a.m. Traditional Morning Prayer with Choir; Holy Eucharist first Sundays 6 p.m. Come as you are Holy Eucharist; with Choir 7:15 p.m. Sacred Silence: Contemplative Prayer 8 p.m. Compline: Choral music, candlelight, plainsong, silence, peace Weekday Services at Trinity 5:45 p.m. Weds. Choral Evensong with the Trinity Choristers (returns 4/11) 12:10 p.m. Thurs. Midday Eucharist with Healing in the Chapel (returns 4/5) Hours trinitychurchboston.org Church (last admittance 15 minutes before closing) Sun. 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Mon. Church Open for Touring Sun. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed Mon. Parish House Sun. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon., Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tues., Weds. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Senior Staff The Rev. William W. Rich, Interim Rector The Rev. Rainey G. Dankel, Associate Rector The Rev. Patrick C. Ward, Associate Rector The Rev. Rita T. Powell, Associate Rector Adam Dawkins, Director of Stewardship Patricia Hurley, Director of Communications Karen Jarret, Director of Facilities Cathy Portlock Pacitto, Director of Children s Ministries Richard Webster, Director of Music Sarah Wilcox, Senior Parish Administrator Louise Burnham Packard, Executive Director of the Trinity Boston Foundation Each can be reached at bit.ly/trinitystaff Vestry Peter Lawrence ( 19), Senior Warden Mark Morrow ( 21), Junior Warden Geoffrey Smith ( 20), Treasurer Katharine E. Bachman ( 22), Clerk P. MacKenzie Bok ( 22) Thomas Claflin ( 19) Colin Diver ( 20) Listo Fisher ( 19) Pauline Haddad ( 20) Katherine D. Hein ( 22) Nien-hê Hsieh ( 22) Mark A. King ( 20) Lonsdale Koester ( 19) Patricia Lassiter ( 21) James Morgan ( 21) Jill S. Norton ( 21) Each can be reached at bit.ly/trinityvestry TRINITY CHURCH IN THE CITY OF BOSTON 206 CLARENDON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116 TRINITYCHURCHBOSTON.ORG