Confirmation, Reception, and Holy Eucharist Rite II 6 January 2019 Illustration by Katherine Yonge Martin, St. Michael s parishioner, 1958-1986 Welcome! Welcome if this is your first time with us! Welcome if you ve been with us for a long time. You honor us with your presence, and we look forward to knowing you better. The root of the word liturgy is the work of the people. Meaning all that happens in the sanctuary with the community who gathers works because of your participation. The beautiful thing about this invitation to participate is that, who we are and what we bring is enough because God meets us here! So don t worry about doing anything right. Whether you ve been to Episcopal services since you were a baby, or this is your first, we hope you ll worship in the way that is most comfortable to you. The service instructions about standing, kneeling, and other directions are intended to help clue you into the habits of this particular community. The words of our worship service are lifted from the Episcopal (and before that Anglican) tradition. The thing that sets us apart from other denominations is our dedication to Common Prayer. These same words have been used for hundreds of years by people all over the world, and are still used today. The hope of finding ourselves in the midst of this ancient tradition is that we might both learn from those who have come before, and add our own voices to the heavenly chorus. Sounds from children, young and old, are a valuable part of our prayer life not a distraction from it! Families are encouraged to sit in the front of the sanctuary, allowing children as many opportunities to follow along and participate as possible. We do offer nursery care and children s chapel for those who would prefer an offering specifically catered to children. The BCP stands for the Book of Common Prayer, which is the red book found on the shelf in the pews. The 1982 Hymnal and Wonder Love and Praise (WLP) books contain songs of our tradition, which may be found on the shelf in the pews. St. Michael s Episcopal Church 1132 N. Ivanhoe Street Arlington, VA 22205-2445 703.241.2474 www.stmichaelsarlington.org
Order of Worship Prelude Hymn in Procession 135 Songs of thankfulness and praise (Salzburg) Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God s call to us; One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all. The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lessons Please sit. The First Lesson: A reading from Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all 2
those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 The Psalm is spoken at 8 AM and the congregation sings the entire Psalm as a chant (S 415) at 10 AM. 1 Give the King your justice, O God, * and your righteousness to the King's Son; 2 That he may rule your people righteously * and the poor with justice; 3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, * and the little hills bring righteousness. 4 He shall defend the needy among the people; * he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor. 5 He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, * from one generation to another. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, * like showers that water the earth. 7 In his time shall the righteous flourish; * there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more. 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute, * and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts. 11 All kings shall bow down before him, * and all the nations do him service. 12 For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, * and the oppressed who has no helper. 13 He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; * he shall preserve the lives of the needy. 14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, * and dear shall their blood be in his sight. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:* As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen The Second Lesson: A reading from Ephesians 3:1-12 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles -- for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, and how the mystery was made known to me by 3
revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn 128 We three kings of Orient are (Three Kings of Orient) Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: `And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. Matthew 2:1-12 Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 4
The Sermon The Rt. Rev. James Mathes Presentation and Examination of the Candidates 10 AM service only, 8 AM service continue to the Baptismal Covenant Presenters The Candidates for Confirmation and Reception will now be presented. I present these persons for Confirmation. I present these persons to be received into this Communion. Candidates Candidates Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? I do. Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? I do, and with God s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord. Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? We will. Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. The Baptismal Covenant Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 5
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God s help. Prayers for the Candidates Let us now pray for those who have renewed their commitment to Christ. Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Open their hearts to your grace and truth. Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Send them into the world in witness to your love. 6
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen. Confirmation and Reception Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ. Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The lays hands upon each one and says For Confirmation: For Reception: Defend, O lord, your servant NAME with your heavenly grace, that she may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until she comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen. NAME, we recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion. God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you. Amen. Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then the Ministers and may greet one another in the name of the Lord. 7
The Holy Communion Offertory Presentation of Offerings Spoken at 8 AM All things come of thee. O Lord. And of thine own have we given thee. Sung at 10 AM Hymn 67 Comfort, comfort ye my people (Psalm 42) (verse 3 only, text follows) Make ye straight what long was crooked, make the rougher places plain; let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord now o er earth is shed abroad; and all flesh shall see the token that the word is never broken. The Great Thanksgiving 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 him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. 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: 8
and Sanctus S-125 (A Community Mass) Spoken at 8 AM, sung at 10 AM Then the continues 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." 9
and and Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 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. 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 The breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. 10
The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Communion Hymn 10 AM Only 117 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning (Morning Star) and Let us pray. 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. Blessing Hymn in Procession Silent procession at 8 AM, accompanied by Hymn at 10 AM 124 What star is this, with beams so bright (Puer nobis) Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Postlude 11
Altar Flowers The Altar Flowers today are given to the Glory of God. Those Serving Today Lectors Lay Eucharistic Ministers Acolytes s Chaplain Sponsors Ushers Counters Altar Guild Welcoming Ministry Nursing Home Ministry Connor McCartney, Annabelle Monahan Tad McCall, Evelyn Bence Isabel Ruff, Corbin Monahan, Kevin Cronk, Ryan Sullivan Adam Ruff Rev. Beth Franklin, Josh Sokol, Rev. Shearon Williams Beverly Grizzard, Fran Olsen Barb Adams, Dwight Denson Barb Adams Barb Adams Linda Denson, Michele Casciano, Fran Field (Music) This Week at St. Michael s Sun., Jan. 6 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist The Epiphany 10:00 AM Confirmation, Reception, and Holy Eucharist 10:45 AM Nursing Home Service at Regency 2:00 PM Wholly Knit and Whine Mon., Jan. 7 Parish Office closed 11:00 AM Meals on Wheels Tues., Jan. 8 7:30 PM Finance Committee Wed., Jan. 9 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Fri., Jan. 11 11:00 AM Eucharistic Visit to Powhatan 1:30 PM Bridge Group 3:00 PM Bible Challenge and Beyond(ers) 8:30 PM Al-Anon Sat., Jan. 12 10:00 AM ACPD Training 11:00 AM Yoga Class Sun., Jan. 13 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Epiphany I 9:00 AM Sunday School Baptism of Jesus 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist II 10:00 AM Children s Chapel 10:45 AM Nursing Home Service at Regency 12
Announcements Yellow (Pew) Envelope: Our outreach collection for today goes to Mathes Discretionary Fund. We welcome today: The Rt. Rev. James (Jim) Mathes, the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Anglican Studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary. John Christopher Cocker, Rebecca Crawford, Joshua House, Suzanne Walck, Travis Wamsley, and Madelyn Weingast who confirmed the covenant made at Baptism and received the Episcopal laying on of hands. Kent Aldenderfer, Jared Clark, Anne Debevoise, Nic Franklin, Michael Gilmore, Randee Gilmore, Dave Korejwo, Ericka Lenz, Gerry Oosterholt, Dan Ruff, and Denny Saulman, who were received into the fellowship of this Communion. Please join us in the Parish Hall for a reception in honor of the and the newly confirmed and received. Poinsettias: Anyone who would like to take home one, or more, of the Christmas poinsettias please pick them up in the Parish Hall. A-SPAN Shelter: We need three volunteers to serve dinner to 40 to 50 people at the A-SPAN Shelter between 5:30 and 7:30 PM on Friday, 1 February. Questions? Contact Linda Kelleher (lindaykelleher@gmail.com). Annual Meeting: The St. Michael s Annual Meeting will be held during the 9 AM service on 10 February. Note, there will only be a single service on 10 February. St. Michael s Staff The Rev. Beth Franklin Mr. Noel Warford Mr. Dean Scribner Ms. Melanie Monahan Mr. Carlos Marquina Mrs. Carmen Blanco Fernandez Mrs. Lucy Jimenez Mr. Wil Harkins Mr. David Donaldson Rector Music Minister Treasurer Director of Christian Education Sexton Nursery Attendant Nursery Attendant Parish Administrator Director of Music, Emeritus St. Michael s Vestry Class of 2019 Julia Carter, Mary Cushing (Senior Warden), Dan Plafcan (Junior Warden) Class of 2020 Michele Casciano (Register), Penny Jones, Molly White Class of 2021 Barb Adams, TJ Burnside Clapp, Tim Matlack Service music from The Hymnal 1982, 1985 by The Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved #A-712007 OneLicense.net. The Order of Service is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. 13