Mozart Requiem. St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church

Mozart Requiem St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 29, 2015

Palm Sunday WORSHIP - March 29, 2015-10:30 A.M. WORDS OF WELCOME F. James Stayton VOLUNTARY / PROCESSION OF PALMS I. Allegro: Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra, RV 522 Antonio Vivaldi Benjamin Thacher and Benjamin Hart, violin soloists INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP At this time please pass the friendship pad, the purpose of which is to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. The pastoral and program staff will include your request in its weekly time of prayer. Anyone interested in joining the church is encouraged to speak to one of the pastors following the service. After the children's palm procession, children will proceed back to the narthex. Students 1st grade and younger will go from the narthex to extended session on the playground. Students 2nd grade and older will return to their seats with their parents. *CALL TO WORSHIP, (responsive) from Psalm 118: 26, 27, 29 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord Bind the festal processions with branches, up to the horns of the altar. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. *HYMN (all) "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" ellacombe 1) Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang; through pillared court and temple the joyful anthem rang. To Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. 2) From Olivet they followed 'mid an exultant crowd, the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud; the Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait. 3) "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sang, for Christ is our Redeemer; the Lord of heaven, our King. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice. SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:1-11 MEDITATION F. James Stayton Requiem - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) I - Introitus - Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis caro veniet. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on them. Thou, O God, art praised in Sion, and unto Thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come. Grant them eternal rest, 0 Lord, and may perpetual light shine on them. JeAnne Swinley, soprano II - Kyrie - Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. III - Sequentia (1) - Dies irae, dies illa solvet saeclum in favilla, teste David cum Sibylla. Quantus tremor est futurus quando judex est venturus cuncta stricte discussurus. Day of wrath, that day will dissolve the earth in ashes as David and the Sibyl bear witness. What dread there will be, when the Judge shall come to judge all things strictly. (2) Tuba mirum spargens sonum per sepulcra regionum coget omnes ante thronum. Mors stupebit et natura, cum resurget creatura, judicanti responsura. Liber scriptus proferetur in quo totum continetur, unde mundus judicetur.

Judex ergo cum sedebit quidquid latet apparebit, nil inultum remanebit. Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum togaturus, cum vix justus sit securus? A trumpet, spreading a wondrous sound through the graves of all lands, will drive mankind before the throne. Death and Nature shall be astonished when all creation rises again to answer to the Judge. A book, written in, will be brought forth in which is contained everything that is, out of which the world shall be judged. When therefore the Judge takes His seat whatever is hidden will reveal itself. Nothing will remain unavenged. What then shall 1 say, wretch that I am? What advocate entreats to speak for me, when even the righteous may hardly be secure? JeAnne Swinley, soprano; Margaret Crain, mezzo-soprano; Tyler Smith, tenor; Taylor Miller, baritone (3) Rex tremendae majestatis, qui salvandos salvas gratis, salve me, fons pietatis. King of awful majesty, who freely savest the redeemed, save me, O fount of goodness. (4) Recordare, Jesu pie, quod sum causa tuae viae: ne me perdas ilia die. Quaerens me sedisti lassus: redemisti Crucem passus, tamus labor non sit cassus. Juste judex ultionis donum fac remissionis ante diem rationis. lngemisco tamquam reus: culpa rubet vultus meus: supplicanti parce, Deus. Qui Mariam absolvisti et latronem exaudisti, mihi quoque spem dedisti. Preces meae non sum dignae, sed tu bonus fac benigne, ne perenni cremet igne. Inter oves locum praesta, et ab haedis me sequestra, statuens in parte dextra. Remember, blessed Jesu, that I am the cause of Thy pilgrimage: Do not forsake me on that day. Seeking me Thou didst sit down weary, thou didst redeem me, suffering death on the cross. Let not such toil be in vain. Just and avenging Judge, grant remission before the day of reckoning. I groan like a guilty man. Guilt reddens my face. Spare a suppliant, O God. Thou who didst absolve Mary Magdalene and didst hearken to the thief, to me also hast Thou given hope. My prayers are not worthy, but Thou in Thy merciful goodness grant that I burn not in everlasting fire. Place me among Thy sheep and separate me from the goats, setting me on Thy right hand. Betsy Uschkrat, soprano; Margaret Crain, mezzo-soprano; Kameron Lopreore, tenor; Taylor Miller, baritone (5) Confutatis maledictis flammis acribus addictis: voca me cum benedictis. Oro supplex et acclinis, cor contritum quasi cinis: gere curam mei finis. When the accursed have been confounded and given over to the bitter flames, call me with the blessed. I pray in supplication on my knees. My heart contrite as the dust, safeguard my fate. (6) Lacrimosa dies illa qua resurget ex favilla judicandus homo reus. Huic ergo parce, Deus: Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem. Amen. Mournful that day when from the dust shall rise guilty man to be judged. Therefore spare him, O God. Merciful Jesu, Lord Grant them rest. Amen. IV - Offertorium (1) - Domine, Jesu Christe, Rex gloriae, libera animas omnium fidelium defunctorum de poenis inferni, et de profundo lacu: libera eas de ore leonis, ne absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum: sed signifer sanctus Michael repraesentet eas in lucem sanctam, quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semini ejus. Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the bottomless pit. Deliver them from the lion's mouth. Neither let them fall into darkness nor the black abyss swallow them up. And let St. Michael, Thy standard-bearer, lead them into the holy light which once Thou didst promise to Abraham and his seed. Betsy Uschkrat, soprano; Margaret Crain, mezzo-soprano; Kameron Lopreore, tenor; Taylor Miller, baritone (2) - Hostias et preces, tibi, Domine, laudis offerimus: tu suscipe pro animabus illis, quarum hodie memoriam facimus: fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam, quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semini ejus. We offer unto Thee this sacrifice of prayer and praise. Receive it for those souls whom today we commemorate. Allow them, O Lord, to cross from death into the life which once Thou didst promise to Abraham and his seed. V - Sanctus - Sanctus. Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth! Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Osanna in excelsis.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. VI - Benedictus - Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Osanna in excelsis. Blessed is He who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Betsy Uschkrat, soprano; Margaret Crain, mezzo-soprano; Tyler Smith, tenor; Taylor Miller, baritone VII - Agnus Dei - Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem sempiternam. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant them everlasting rest. VIII - Communio - Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. May eternal light shine on them, O Lord, With Thy saints for ever, because Thou art merciful. Grant the dead eternal rest, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on them, with Thy saints for ever, because Thou are merciful. JeAnne Swinley, soprano THE OFFERING II. Larghetto e spirituoso: Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra, RV 522 Vivaldi *HYMN (all) "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" aberystwyth 1) Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past. Safe into they haven guide. O receive my soul at last! 2) Other refuge have I none; hangs my helpless soul on thee. Leave, ah! leave me not alone; still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed; all my help from thee I bring. Cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing. 3) Thou, O Christ, art all I want; more than all in thee I find. Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name; I am all unrighteousness. False and full of sin I am; thou art full of truth and grace. 4) Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin. Let the healing streams abound; make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art; freely let me take of thee. Spring thou up within my heart. Rise to all eternity. BENEDICTION VOLUNTARY (congregation seated) III. Allegro: Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra, RV 522 Vivaldi Soli Gloria Deo Participating in today's service: Interim Associate Pastor, Jim Stayton Director of Music, Steven Blackmon The Chancel Choir and Orchestra * Congregation standing The Holy Week Music Series is made possible through generous donations from the following: Betsy Nalty and Dick Simmons in memory of Helen and Morgan Shaw and Abby Shaw Nalty. Mary and Bill Marks, in honor of his mother, Mildred H. Marks. Jack Little, in memory of Anne Pence Little and Bill & Elizabeth Pence. In memory of J. Barbee Winston by the Winston family. Ann and Bill Bell in loving memory of their parents, James Alfred Robeson and Louise Peters Morecraft and Mr. and Mrs Estill Allen Bell. Sydney and Ken Lawder.

Holy Week Join us this Holy Week, as we participate in the Passion of Jesus Christ, and reflect on God's generous love and plan of salvation. Holy Week is a marvelous opportunity for Christian growth. It offers incredible potential for satisfying spiritual hunger. It does this by exposing those who attend its services to God's Word and Sacrament. In other words, we grow in Holy Week not by imitating Christ's last days. We grow as the Holy Spirit works through the Gospel and Sacrament that we hear and receive during these days. This Holy Week, taste and see that the Lord is good! Palm/Passion Sunday (Communion Service, 8:30 a.m.; Musical Program of Worship, 10:30 a.m.) Palm Sunday is the commemoration of our Lord's triumphant entry into Jerusalem five days before His crucifixion. This day takes its name from the fact that as Jesus approached Jerusalem on a donkey (in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9), the huge crowd that followed carried palm branches as they praised Him. The people hailed Him as the long awaited "Son of David," that is, the Messiah. Maundy Thursday (Worship at 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary) On Thursday of Holy Week we remember Jesus Last Supper when at the Passover celebration he broke bread and gave the cup to his disciples, initiating the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper or Holy Communion (Luke 22:7-38). The Gospel of John (13:1-17) tells of Jesus washing the disciples feet and giving them a new commandment, to love each other as Christ had loved them. The name Maundy Thursday is from the Latin word for commandment, 'mandatium.' Following the Lord s Supper or Communion on Holy Thursday, we enact a stripping of the church, in which Jesus sufferings are recalled through the words of Psalm 22, candles are extinguished and all banners are removed, one by one until the room is dark and the service concludes. Worshippers quietly leave the church and gather again, as the service continues on Good Friday. Good Friday (Worship at Noon, Sanctuary) We remember the crucifixion of Jesus, as our worship continues. The name Good Friday may be a derivation of what was originally called God s Friday, because Jesus death shows God s love and salvation offered to all people. The name Good Friday reminds us of our hope that God is present even in the midst of tragedy. Not even death can overshadow the love of God. Easter Sunday (Worship Services, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Identical Services - We encourage members to attend the 8:30 Easter service in the Sanctuary, so that the 10:30 will not be so overcrowded and visitors can worship comfortably. All aspects of the services will be the same.) The earliest word for the annual celebration of Christ's resurrection was probably Pascha. Easter was not always celebrated on Sunday, but by the time of the Council of Nicea in 325, it was decided that Easter would occur on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, which occurs between March 22 and April 25. Easter celebrates Christ's victory over sin, death, and the devil, as well as the promise of our justification and everlasting life. SCAPC's Mission Statement We at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church are called by God s grace to be a community of faith in Jesus Christ, supporting one another in love, and trusting in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to bring hope and healing to a broken world.

Worship News & Announcements The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of Grace Granzin and Elmer May by a bequest from the Mays. Today s ushers are: Pete November, Stephanie November, John Morton, Jr., Luke Lemoine, Catherine Lemoine, Vesta Fort, Trudi Stafford, Noah Hardie, Polly Hardie, Suzanne Whann and Richard Whann. The White Rose is in honor of the birth of William Alexander Thomas, son of Allison & Wes Thomas, and brother to Griff and Jacob, on Wednesday, March 25. Easter Sunday Procession All children and their parents wishing to participate in decorating the cross on Easter Sunday (Sunday, April 5) are asked to assemble in the Narthex at 8:20 a.m. or 10:20 a.m. (before either service) to receive their flowers and instructions. Don Frampton is in Austin, Texas, for a wedding that he performed Saturday night. He will be back in the office tomorrow. Interested in Membership? Are you interested in joining SCAPC or curious to learn more about our church community? Please speak to one of the ministers after church. Children in Worship - At times, it is difficult for any young child to sit through a worship service. Any usher can provide you with a children s bulletin and activity pack to help children better enjoy the service. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/scapcnola. Past Sermons - Video copies of recent sermons and digital bulletin copies are available on our website at www.scapc.org/ sermons. For an older sermon transcript please contact Emily Fleshman at emily@scapc.org. Sunday School Classes - 9:30-10:15 am Nursery Care - The Nursery is open from 8:15-Noon every Sunday for children 0-3 years old. - First Floor Bible Adventures (3 years old 3rd grade) - Second Floor, Grade Level Classes. Challenger Class (grades 4 & 5) - Second Floor, Challenger Classroom. Youth Class (6th-12th Grades) - Third Floor, Youth Room. 20/30s Book Discussion - Blue Like Jazz Join us as we read Donald Miller s, Blue Like Jazz - Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality. For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture. For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real. For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life. Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. Books provided. Led by Stephanie Haniford 3rd Floor Youth Room Feasting on the Word Join us each week for a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of that day s service. Our understanding of the Scriptures, read and proclaimed in worship, will be reinforced and expanded during this discussion. Led by: Michael O Keefe, Bob Smith, and Amy Morriss Land Building, Riverside Archaeology of Easter We see representations of both the Crucifixion and the Resurrection in art throughout the Christian era, but a lot of our understanding is based on modern, Western analogies for capital punishment, death, and burial. The class will explore some background information that can help us understand the context of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection in 1st Century Levant. Through this context, we will develop a richer understanding of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, and how they offer Christians a starting point for the new covenant. Led by: Crorey Lawton Sundays, through April 5 Library Why does God Let Bad Things Happen to Good People? This class will examine the perennial question of suffering and why God allows it. For atheists, suffering proves that God does not exist, but Christianity provides an answer. Geoff Snodgrass will lead the class and moderate discussion based on C.S. Lewis' The Problem of Pain. Led by: Geoff Snodgrass Sundays, through April 12 Land Building Lakeside

upcoming events TODAY: annual PW Easter Egg Hunt TOday! - Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt following the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the home of Louellen and Darryl Berger (6000 St. Charles Avenue). Bring a basket and enjoy the festivities! Questions? Contact Meg Kramer, mgammage@gmail.com. SCaPC's Strategic Plan - The congregation is encouraged to pick up a copy of the new Long Range Plan for SCAPC, copies of which are available in the Narthex and in the baskets outside of the Chapel. This plan, approved by the Session in December, contains recommendations and objectives for the church over the next five years. Vacation Bible School Registration Open! - Join us for this year s VBS: June 1-5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Registration is open for children 3 years old (by June 1, 2015) through current 4th graders. Current 5th grade students and older may sign up as youth volunteers. The cost is $30/camper and $10/youth volunteer. This is a volunteer run program and all parents are encouraged to participate! Register online at www.scapc.org/vbs. Questions? Contact Michele Murphy, michele@scapc.org. Camp RHInO is Hiring! - Camp RHINO is hiring staff for its Summer 2015 sessions. If you or someone you know would like to apply for this eight-week, fun-filled commitment, please email rhino@scapc.org for an application. COMING UP: no Wednesday night Out dinner or Programming this Week - WNO will take a Spring break this Wednesday, april 1. Join us again on Wednesday, april 8 for dinner and a presentation by Laura Lane McNeal about her new book, Dollbaby. Reservations for next week's WNO can be made starting next week on the SCAPC website: www.scapc.org/wno. Caregiver Support Group - In our community, many people are caring for aging parents, a beloved spouse or another family member. This is an incredibly tough job, even on the best days. This monthly group provides encouragement, support, and a safe place to hear others and be heard. Meets the 1st Monday of each month. Next meeting: monday, april 6, Noon, Parlor. Questions? Barry Thompson (bthomps1@tulane.edu). SCaPC's Wine Tasting Club meeting - The Congregational Life Committee is sponsoring its second wine tasting event at the home of Lisa and Ken Eldredge, 1240 Sixth Street, on Thursday april 9th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person. To reserve a space, e-mail Geoff Snodgrass at gpsnodgrass@gmail.com. upcoming PW Book Club meetings - april 9 - Her: A Novel by Harriet Lane. may 7 - A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. June 4 - The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. July 2 - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. august 6 - Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Darkest, Finest Hour by Lynne Olson. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and refreshments! Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, artigues@cox.net. Join PW for lunch & Presentation on Global Exchange to the Caribbean - PW Global Exchange participant Colleen Cates will offer a lunch presentation at SCAPC on Thursday, april 16 at noon in FFH. Attendees will gain insight into her visions of HOPE in traveling to Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Guyana and Jamaica, reporting on the plight of women who are trafficked and abused. While the story is compelling, we can help. To register contact Ann Van Horn (488-6050 or hvanhorn3@ gmail.com). Program of Hope Homeless ministry Fundraiser - Come out for square dancing and dinner catered by our own favorite cook Jim Hobden on Saturday, april 18, at First Presbyterian Church (corner of South Claiborne & Jefferson Avenue) from 6 to 10 p.m. The fundraiser will support the Program of Hope, a homeless ministry of seven local Presbyterian churches including SCAPC. Meet fellow Presbyterians and enjoy an evening of good food and fun. Tickets are $15 and available from Emily Fleshman (emily@scapc.org or 897-0101 ext. 112) in the church offi ce. Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities now available: Reddoch Educational Fund - This fund provides scholarships to rising Junior and Senior undergraduate college students who are members of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. Turfitt Educational Fund - The Myron and Willie Mae Turfitt Education Fund provides scholarships to seminary students who are active at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. Both applications may be obtained via Emily Fleshman (emily@scapc.org or 897-0101, ext. 112). Application deadline is May 1.

CAlendAr of events Sunday, march 29, 2015 - Jim Stayton preaching Palm Sunday Choir & Orchestra Performance 8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide) 9:30 a.m. Challenger Class Easter Play (Youth Room) 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service 11:30 a.m. PW Easter Egg Hunt (6000 St. Charles) 4:45 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room) 5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner (Youth Room) 6:15 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room) monday, march 30, 2015 1:30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (PL) Tuesday, march 31, 2015 10:30 a.m. SCAPC Staff Meeting (PL) 5:00 p.m. Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (PL) Wednesday, april 1, 2015 7:00 a.m. CBD Study Group (Between The Bread, 625 St. Charles Ave) 12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women s Bible Study Group (LB- PL: Phifer Library LB: Land Building FFH: Frampton Fellowship Hall Lakeside) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, april 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday 7:00 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group (LB- Riverside Room) 10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB-Lakeside Room) 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Service & Communion (Sanctuary; Phil Stagg preaching) Friday, april 3, 2015 Good Friday 12:00 p.m. Good Friday Worship Service (Sanctuary; Jim Stayton preaching) Sunday, april 5, 2015 - don Frampton preaching Easter Sunday Two Identical Worship Services - 8:30 & 10:30 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide) 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service HOLY WEEK WORSHIP maundy Thursday Service with Communion, Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary Good Friday Service, Friday, April 3, Noon, Sanctuary Easter Sunday, two identical Sanctuary worship services, Sunday, April 5 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary SAVE THE DATE: 3/29 Challenger Class Easter Play 3/29 Palm Sunday Orchestra Performance 3/29 PW Easter Egg Hunt 4/2 Maundy Thursday Service 4/3 Good Friday Service 4/5 Easter Sunday 4/7 20/30s PINTS 4/8 WNO: Laura Lane McNeal, Dollbaby 4/9 PW Book Club 4/12 20/30s Lunch - N.O. Hamburger & Seafood 4/13 MOMs Group 4/13 PW Noon Bible Study 4/14 PW Evening Circle Bible Study 4/15 WNO: Poydras Home VP, Erin Kolb 4/18 20/30s Crawfish Boil 4/19 Selley Series: Joanna Adams 4/20 MOMs Group 4/21 20/30s PINTS 4/27 April Session Meeting 4/30 Senior Adults' Cemetary Tour and Lunch 5/3 Gospel Music Sunday 5/4 MOMs Group 5/5 20/30s PINTS 5/7 PW Book Club 5/9 20/30s Golf Tournament 5/10 Confirmation Sunday St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church 1545 State Street New Orleans, LA 70118 Office (504) 897-0101 www.scapc.org