Requiem Eucharist, Rite II The Anastasis, or Raising Up The Rev. George P. Timberlake, 29 th Rector of St. John s, Being the Sixty-Third Anniversary of His Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests December 16, 2013 6:30pm We are a diverse Christian community following Jesus teaching through liturgical worship, education and outreach. www.stjohnsepiscopal.com
Welcome to St. John s Episcopal Church Grand Haven, Michigan Office Hours: Monday Thursday, 10AM 2PM The Rt. Rev. Whayne Hougland, Jr., Bishop Cindi Sanders, Parish Administrator The Very Rev. Jared C. Cramer, Rector and Executive Assistant to the Rector The Rev. Kenneth Michnay, Priest Associate Leslie Lombardo, Church School Director John G. Bryson, Interim Director of Music Jeff Thomasma, Sexton Radhajyoti Deitenbeck, Youth Coordinator Dee Dufford, Bookkeeper THE 63 RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF THE REV. GEORGE P. TIMBERLAKE TO THE SACRED ORDER OF PRIESTS DECEMBER 16, 2013 REQUIEM EUCHARIST RITE TWO 6:30PM The liturgy may be found in the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or in this service leaflet. Hymns come from the blue Hymnal 1982 in the pew rack in front of you. Cordless headsets for the hearing impaired are available from an usher. The Prelude Blessed are Ye, Faithful Souls Brahms John G. Bryson, Organist THE WORD OF GOD The Entrance As the ministers enter, the stand and sing, Praise God for John, evangelist, Noel Hymn 245 The Opening Acclamation BCP 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom now and forever. Amen. The Celebrant says the Collect for Purity, the say, Amen. Then, all sing three times, The Trisagion Glory to God in the highest Archangelsky Hymn S 102 1
The Collect of the Day BCP 528 Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. The may stand or knee for time of silent prayer. Celebrant O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquillity the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson The Rev. John B. Hills, 30 th Rector of St. John s The sit for the Lessons and the Psalm. A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:4 10 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Gradual: Anglican Chant 5 With the voice of praise and thanksgiving, * Move to the next note on the bolded word. among those who keep holy-day. 6 Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul? * and why are you so disquieted within me? Psalm 42:1 10, 14 15, Quemadmodum 1 As the deer longs for the water-brooks, * so longs my soul for you, O God. 2 My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; * when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night* while all day long they say to me, "Where now is your God?" 4 I pour out my soul when I think on these things; * how I went with the multitude and led them into the house of God, 2 7 Put your trust in God; * for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, and my God. 8 My soul is heavy within me; * therefore I will remember you from the land of Jordan, and from the peak of Mizar among the heights of Hermon. 9 One deep calls to another in the noise of your cataracts; * all your rapids and floods have gone over me 10 The LORD grants his loving-kindness in the daytime; * in the night season his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.
14 Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul? * and why are you so disquieted within me? The Second Lesson The Rev. Henry Idema, III, 31 st Rector of St. John s A reading from Paul s second letter to the Timothy. 2 Timothy 4:1 8 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Sequence Hymn The stand for the Gospel procession, turning to face the Gospel as it comes by. Who are these like stars Zeuch mich Hymn 286 The Gospel 15 Put your trust in God; * for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, and my God. The Rev. John B. Hills, 30 th Rector of St. John s The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. John 10:11-18 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Very Rev. Jared C. Cramer, 32 nd Rector of St. John s The Apostles Creed BCP 358 Celebrant In the assurance of eternal life given at Baptism, let us proclaim our faith and say, The stand and say, altogether, I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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. Amen. The Prayers of the The Rev. Henry Idema, III, 31 st Rector of St. John s For our brother George, let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said, I am Resurrection and I am life. Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress; draw near to us who mourn for George and dry the tears of those who weep. You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend; comfort us in our sorrow. 3
You raised the dead to life; give to our brother eternal life. You promised paradise to the thief who repented; bring our brother to the joys of heaven. Our brother was washed in baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit; give him fellowship with all your saints. He was nourished with your Body and Blood; grant him a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom. Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our brother; let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope. Celebrant Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our brother George who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that his death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father's love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages. Amen. The Peace BCP 360 Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The greet one another with a sign of Christ s Peace. Announcements may be made at this time, particularly inviting all to a reception & time of remembrance following the liturgy. THE HOLY COMMUNION The Presentation Hymn The stand as the bread and wine are brought forward and placed on the altar, singing, May choirs of angels lead you Christus, der ist men Leben Hymn 356 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer D BCP 372 The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and says, Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. 4
The Celebrant continues, offering praise to God, inviting all to join in the worship of heaven, The Sanctus and Benedictus Holy, holy, holy Lord Powell Hymn S 129 The stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues. He invites the Memorial Acclamation, Celebrant we praise you and we bless you. We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord our God. The Celebrant invokes the Holy Spirit and then concludes with the Great Amen, saying, Celebrant Through Christ and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer BCP 364 Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Then all 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 Celebrant breaks the bread. There is a period of silence, then, Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. 5
The Agnus Dei Lamb of God Schubert Hymn S 164 All are welcome to come forward during Holy Communion. If you are not baptized, cross your arms over your chest and you will receive a blessing. If you are baptized, please extend your hands for the bread and then grasp the base of the chalice to help guide it to your lips. If you require gluten-free wafers, please clasp your hands to indicate such to the minister. The Communion Music Voluntaries John G. Bryson, Organist The Ablutions Hymn As the consecrated elements are put away and the altar is cleared, all stand and sing, Strengthen for service Malabar Hymn 312 6
The Post Communion Prayer BCP 365 Celebrant Let us pray The may stand or kneel. Almighty God, we thank you that in your great love you have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste of your heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow nor crying, but the fullness of joy with all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. The Commendation The stand for the Commendation. Celebrant Let us pray. There is a moment of silence, then, Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of all your servants, who, having finished their course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon him. Celebrant May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. The Blessing and Dismissal The Celebrant pronounces God s blessing. The respond, Amen. Then all stand, Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. The Exit Hymn Ye watchers and ye holy ones Lasst uns erfreuen Hymn 618 The Postlude O God, Thou Faithful God Brahms John G. Bryson WORSHIP MINISTERS: Ushers Insert Name; Insert Name; s & Eucharistic Ministers Fr. John B. Hills, Fr. Henry Idema, III; Verger Insert Name; Crucifer Insert Name; Organist & Choirmaster John G. Bryson; The St. Cecilia Choir; Celebrant Fr. Bill Spaid; Communion Bread Insert Name; Altar Guild; Insert Name All music used in these services, unless specified, is printed with permission from Church Publishing: 1985, Church Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under CCLI #3201776 7