St. Paul s Episcopal Church St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. All are welcome, no exceptions! Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 10:30 A.M.
The Liturgy of the Word We stand to sing and pray. Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Processional Hymn # 207 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! 2
Gloria in excelsis: Glory to God S 280 3
The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lessons. The First Lesson Isaiah 25:6-9 Lector A reading from the Book of Isaiah. On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God 4
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Lector Let us read sections of Psalm 118 together. 118:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! 118:2 Let Israel say, "His steadfast love endures forever." 118:14 The LORD is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. 118:15 There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does valiantly; 118:16 the right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly." 118:17 I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the LORD. 118:18 The LORD has punished me severely, but he did not give me over to death. 118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. 118:20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. 118:21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 118:22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 118:23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 5
The Second Lesson Acts 10:34-43 Lector A reading from the Book of Acts. Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 6
Gradual Hymn # 529 In Christ there is no East or West The Gospel John 20:1-18 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." 7
Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary Magdalene stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 8
The Sermon The Reverend Ed Bird Silence for meditation The Nicene Creed We stand to affirm our faith by reciting 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. 9
Prayers of the for Easter Let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need, saying, God in your mercy, hear our prayer. With joy, we pray for all Christian who are united this morning at the empty tomb. Help us see you, O God, in those we do not expect to encounter and remove all fear from our hearts. Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. With gratitude, we give you thanks for our newly baptized sisters and brothers in every land. Guide them and keep them, open their eyes again and again to your blessings. Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. With humility, we pray for this planet, our home. Heal what we have scarred and broken; renew the face of Earth from north to south, from east to west so that your creation may speak to us of your goodness. Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. With hope and love, we pray for the nations of the world, especially those places overwhelmed by war and conflict. By the light of the resurrection, destroy the shroud that is cast over all who live under dictatorship, in the clutches of propagandists, and in ignorance. Bless peacemakers who work to bring justice to their country, city, village, and household. Silence 10
God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. With compassion, wipe away the tears of all who weep. Give us the spiritual tools we need to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and comfort those who are in any trouble. Send your angels to watch over the vulnerable and sick. We pray especially for Phyl Naffziger, Alice Smith, Rodney Smith, Dave and Pam Rhine, Matthias, Zach Jacobs and the Jacobs Family. the McKay Family, Gail, Dick, Jim, Doug, Susan, Sandi, Puzz, the Webb Family, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Patty, Kathy, David, Merrill, Michele and family, Rene, and Rosemarie. Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Strengthen our church s leaders, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, and Ed our priest.*for our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk in the South Sudan. Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. We give thanks for all those celebrating birthdays, especially for Rick Johns and Maggie Russell, and for all those celebrating anniversaries this week. Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. We remember before you those who have died that your steadfast love may shelter them in the peace of your eternal light. 11
God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Silence For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you now. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Passing from darkness to light, from bondage to freedom, from death to life, we commend to you, gracious and ever-living God, all for whom we pray. Amen We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. The Holy Communion The Offertory I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the mercy of God, To present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, Which is your spiritual worship (Romans 12:1) Offertory Anthem The Lord Is Risen W. A. Mozart, Arr., Hal Hopson 12 The St. Paul s Choirs
Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3 The Great Thanksgiving Enriching Our Worship, Eucharistic Prayer 3 13
All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy: 14
Sanctus: S125 Holy, holy, holy Lord We remain standing or kneel Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us. 15
We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: and Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home. 16
and and And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison 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. 17
The Breaking of the Bread Silence is observed after the bread is broken Fraction Anthem: S 155 Alleluia. Christ our Passover The Gifts of God for the of God. The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you. 18
Communion Hymn # 178 Jesus is Lord of all the earth. Alleluia! Communion Anthem Alleluia, Christ is Risen Michael Bedford The Children s Choir Prayer after Communion When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Let us pray. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. 19
The Easter Blessing The Wisdom of God, the Love of God and the Grace of God strengthen you to be Christ s hands and heart in this world, in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen Recessional Hymn # 210 The day of resurrection! Dismissal Alleluia, alleluia. Let us go forth in the name of Christ! Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia! 20
Easter Flower Offerings Pat Brown ~In Thanksgiving for Laura, my Parents, and For Peace~ Ed Bird and Beth Lee ~In Memory of Neal P. Lee, Edwin and Harriet Gabel Robert and Jessie Lee, Edward and Louise Bird John Bird, Bella Lee Bird, Tom and Nancy Bracken Robert and Agnes Less, Christopher Huff May Light Perpetual Shine Upon them~ Bill and Jennie Cummings ~In Honor of Our Families~ Jackie and Terry Dickow ~In Honor of Our Daughters~ Adam Frieberg and Heidi Haverkamp ~In Memory of Dorothy Raun~ 21
Elizabeth George ~In Memory of Milo George and Doug George~ Maureen Gerrity ~In Memory of Little Pat Gerrity and Katya and Olivia Snyder~ Rick and Freyja Johns ~In Honor of our Parents, Children and Grandchildren~ Henry Leonard ~In Memory of Priscilla P. Leonard~ Peggy Newby ~In Memory of Art Fields and Bob Newby~ Rhys and Jocelyn Prall ~In Memory of Rev. Charles and Emily Brieant Betsy Brieant Baer and Ivan Prall~ Gretchen Schlabach and Lorraine Langer ~In Memory of Tom and Ruth Schlabach and Donald Langer ~ 22
Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Second and Fourth Sundays of the month 8:00 A.M. (spoken service) Every Sunday 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes Sundays 9:30-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center, September-May Adults meet in the Conference Room at 9:15 A.M. year round St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Parish Office: 815-756-4888 Email: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: http://www.stpaulsdekalb.org Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm The Reverend Edward T. Bird, IV, Rector, revedbird@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Freyja Rasmussen-Johns, Senior Warden, Marv Kombrink, Junior Warden Pat Brown, Treasurer, Gretchen Schlabach, Clerk Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Maureen Gerrity 23
Today s Ministers The Reverend Ed Bird The Reverend Adam Frieberg Gretchen Schlabach Terry Dickow Donna deoliviera Marv and Pam Kombrink Pat McMahon, Jocelyn Prall, Jane Nenonen, Pat Brown, Peg Newby, Freyja Rasmussen Johns Rebecca Smith, Jane Nenonen, Lori Judkins Marilyn Cleland, Betsy Pool, Mary Lincoln Jennifer Nakaerts, Peg Newby Presiding Clergy Eucharistic Minister Acolyte Lector Ushers Altar Guild Flower Guild PrayGround Today, Sunday April 1st, 2018 Easter Sunday No Adult or Children s Sunday School Today Choir Rehearsal The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Coffee/Fellowship Easter Egg Hunt 10:00-10:20 A.M. Parish Hall 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall 11:45 A.M. Front Lawn This Week April 1st, 2018 through April 8th, 2018 Mon Apr 2 Father Ed on vacation Tue Apr 3 Father Ed on vacation Wed Apr 4 Father Ed on vacation Thu Apr 5 No Children s Choir Rehearsal No Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal Sun Apr 8 The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00 A.M. Sanctuary Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr No Sunday School Today Choir Rehearsal The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Low Sunday Brunch and Lobster Boil Kickoff 24 10:00-10:15 A.M. Parish Hall 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall
Announcements Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. Easter Egg Hunt All children and young at heart folks are welcome to join in the Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn after the service today. Low Sunday Brunch The Low Sunday Brunch will take place on April 8 th. There is a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall for needed food offerings (breakfast casseroles, coffee cakes, fruit, etc.) Come enjoy great fellowship and great food. See Jocelyn Prall with any questions. The Lobsters are Coming! Buy Online Now! It is time to start thinking about Lobster Boil, which will occur on Saturday May 21st Please mark your calendars! We need everyone to help out on that day. If anyone would like to help coordinate some of the Lobster Boil activities, please let me know. Thanks! Rick Johns, rjohns@niu.edu or 815-748-5896. We will have a Lobster Boil Kickoff at the April 8th Low Sunday Brunch after the service. Father Ed Father Ed will be on vacation from Monday, April 2 nd to Wednesday, April 4 th. He will return to the office on Thursday, April 5 th. 25
Rector s Discretionary Fund Collection Today Donations allow us to assist people in need in our community. Checks can be written to "St. Paul's" with "Rector's Discretionary Fund" in the memo. Thank you for your contributions to this important ministry. Parish Clean Up and NIU Cares Day Inside and Out Clean Up Day! On Saturday April 21st, from 9 to Noon, we are going to clean up the church ground, trim bushes, put new mulch down, and get the garden plots ready. Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and any else useful for cleanup. We are also a site for NIU Cares Day and a number of students will be here to help. Please bring some extra hand tools (no power tools) to share with the students. Thanks! Any questions, call Rick Johns at 815-748-5896. If you are an inside person, Freyja Rasmussen-Johns and Lorraine Langer will be heading a crew to help clean up the inside of the church, also. St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community! Striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to hear the Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! 26
Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: Christ my hope has arisen, www.pinterest.com Jesus Christ is risen today # 207 Words: Latin, 14 th cent.; tr. Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt. St. 4 Charles Wesley, Music: Easter Hymn, from Lyra Davidica, 1708; adapt. The Compleat Psalmodist, 1749, alt., desc. Hymns Ancient and Modern, Revised, 1950. Copyright Hope Publishing Company. The 1982 Hymnal. Gloria: S 280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis, Setting Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932), Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. The 1982 Hymnal. In Christ there is no East or West # 529 Words: John Oxenham. Music: McKee, Afro-American spiritual; adapt. Harry T. Burleigh Copyright, Words: Reprinted by permission of The American Tract Society, Garland, Texas. Copyright 1940, Henry T. Burleigh. Used by permission of the Estate of Henry T. Burleigh. The 1982 Hymnal. The Prayers of the for Easter Sunday. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year A. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Household Prayers. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year B. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Doxology, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, # 380, Vs. 3 Words: Isaac Watts, para. of Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken, Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; Louis Bourgeois. The 1982 Hymnal. Eucharistic Prayer 3: Setting: David Hurd, from Music for the Eucharist, 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Enriching Our Worship. Sanctus: S 125 The Holy Eucharist II, Holy, holy, holy Lord. Music: From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx, Copyright 1971, 1977 GIA Publications, Inc. The 1982 Hymnal. Fraction Anthem: S155 Alleluia. Christ our Passover sacrificed, Music: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942), Copyright GIA Publications, Inc. The 1982 Hymnal. Alleluia, Give thanks to the risen Lord # 178 Words: Donald Fishel, Copyright 1973 The Word of God Music: Alleluia No. 1, Donald Dishel,; arr. Betty Pulkingham, Charles Mallory, and George Mims. Copyright 1973. The 1982 Hymnal. The day of resurrection! # 210 Words: John of Damascus (8 th cent.); tr. John Mason Neale, alt. Music: Ellacombe, melody from Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Wirtembergischen katolischen Holkapelle, 1784, alt.; adapt. Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1863; harm. William Henry Monk, Copyright Oxford University Press. Choral Version, Arranged by Evelyn Larter, licensed permission on line, St. James Music Press, 2010. The 1982 Hymnal. 27
Household Prayer: Morning Heavenly God, our Father, I am full of thanks for a night of rest and for this new day and all that now awaits me. I go forward toward encounters with family and friends, work and play, and all that will bring me into contact with strangers, certain that you are with me. Lead and guide me in the way of a resurrected life. Help me to see the risen Lord today; in Jesus name. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Holy God, our Mother, you are my comfort at the end as at the beginning of each day. You pull me toward the goodness you desire for me. I give you thanks for all that has come my way this day, and I ask your enveloping power to watch over me this night. Give rest to all your people. Wherever there is pain and struggle, may your holy angels bring peace; in Jesus name. Amen. 28