MAUNDY THURSDAY Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar Rite II March 29, 2018 7:30 pm Welcome! We are glad you chose to worship with us today and invite you to participate fully in our service. VOLUNTARY Le Jardin suspendu Jehan Alain (The suspended garden) (1911 1940) THE ENTRANCE RITEI The people stand to sing the Processional Hymn. PROCESSIONAL HYMN When Jesus left his Father's throne Kingsfold Hymnal 480 OPENING ACCLAMATION Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. His mercy endures for ever. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY ALMIGHTY God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
TRISAGION Sung by all David Hurd Hymnal S 100 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE WORD OF GODI The people are seated for the First Lesson, Psalm, and Second Lesson. THE FIRST LESSON The Passover of the Lord Exodus 12:1-14 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 2
THE GRADUAL PSALM Dilexi, quoniam Psalm 116:1, 10-17 The congregation repeats the Refrain after the choir or cantor and again after each group of verses as indicated. 1 I love the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. REFRAIN 10 How shall I repay the LORD* for all the good things he has done for me? 11 I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the LORD. 12 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD* in the presence of all his people. REFRAIN 13 Precious in the sight of the LORD* is the death of his servants. 14 O LORD, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds. REFRAIN 15 I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the LORD. 16 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD* in the presence of all his people, 17 In the courts of the LORD s house, * in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. REFRAIN THE EPISTLE Proclaim the Lord s death until he comes 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand to sing the Sequence Hymn, and remain standing for the Gospel. SEQUENCE HYMN What wondrous love is this Wondrous Love Hymnal 439 THE GOSPEL The service of Christ: footwashing and meal John 13:1-17, 31b-35 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. 3
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people are seated for the Homily. THE HOMILY The people remain seated for the Washing of Feet. The Rev. Paul Nancarrow THE WASHING OF FEET The Book of Common Prayer, p. 247 Please go with bare feet and form lines at the station closest to you. You may join the line at any time. The clergy will be the last ones to have their feet washed. After your feet are washed and dried, move to the place on the floor to wash the next person s feet. If you are only able to have your feet washed, just ask the person to do the next person also. To wash feet, pour water over a foot and wipe it dry; then do the same with the other foot. After you finish, return to your pew. Everyone in the pews may pray, reflect, and meditate during this part of the service. ANTHEM Drop, drop slow tears Orlando Gibbons (1583 1625) Drop, drop, slow tears, and bathe those beauteous feet, which brought from Heaven the news and Prince of Peace. Cease not, wet eyes, his mercies to entreat; to cry for vengeance sin doth never cease. In your deep floods, drown all my faults and fears; nor let his eye see sin but through my tears. HYMNS Sung by all Where charity and love prevail Cheshire Hymnal 581 The people stand for the Prayers of the People. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE After each intercession Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. Final intercession Jesu, Jesu Chereponi Hymnal 602 Remembering the blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. Concluding Collect Blessed are you, O Lord our God, who gives as food and drink the body and blood of Christ. Receive the prayers we offer this day for all those in need in every place and grant that all who come to your table may love and serve you and one another; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The people kneel for the Confession. 4
CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION Confession said by all MOST merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. ALMIGHTY God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. THE PEACE All stand The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God s peace and then are seated. THE HOLY COMMUNIONI OFFERTORY ANTHEM Ave verum corpus Flor Peeters (1903 1986) Ave verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine: Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine. Cuius latus perforatum, unda fluxit sanguine: Esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine. O Jesu dulcis, O Jesu pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae. Hail true body of Christ, born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered, sacrificed on the cross for mankind. From whose pierced side flowed water and blood; be our consolation in death s ordeal. O sweet Jesu, O holy Jesu, son of Mary. The people stand and remain standing through the Sanctus & Benedictus. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A The Book of Common Prayer, p. 361 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. The presider offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. 5
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sung by all. David Hurd Hymnal S 124 The people kneel (throughout Lent). The presider continues with the Eucharistic Prayer. BCP p. 362 HOLY and gracious Father.... 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.... 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. THE LORD S PRAYER 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 FRACTION ANTHEM Sung by all Agnus Dei Gerald R. Near Hymnal S 166 6
MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION All are welcome to come to the altar. There is a place set here for you. Gluten-free wafers are available on request. Baptized Christians may receive Communion. Those not yet baptized may receive a blessing. The ushers will guide you forward. COMMUNION HYMN Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray Song I Hymnal 315 THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER Said by all, standing Let us pray ALMIGHTY and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. During the singing of the Post Communion Hymn, the Reserved Sacrament is removed to the Altar of Repose. POST-COMMUNION HYMN Go to dark Gethsemane Petra Hymnal 171 HOLY WEEK SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE Bow down before the Lord. All bow. ALMIGHTY God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. The people remain standing as the ministers leave in SILENCE. The congregation is then asked to kneel or sit quietly during the stripping of the altar. THE STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR Psalm 22 Sung by the choir Deus, Deus meus Tone IV.1 BCP p. 610 Stay with me Sung by the choir Taizé WLP 826 The congregation is asked to leave in SILENCE once the stripping of the altar has been completed. The all-night Vigil begins before the Altar of Repose. COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: All music is reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-719477. 7
PRESIDER & PREACHER: The Rev. Paul Nancarrow ALTAR CHAIR: Emily Cochran EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sally Mueller, Lee Nancarrow LECTOR: Sally James PRAYERS: Katie Cathey USHERS: Ted Cathey, Lilchy Huffman ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Virginia Bolena Holy Week Schedule Good Friday, March 30 Holy Saturday, March 31 Easter Day, April 1 11:00 am - The Way of the Cross (start at Woodrow Wilson Birthplace) 12:00 noon - Good Friday Liturgy 9:00 am - Holy Saturday Liturgy 8:00 pm - The Great Vigil of Easter 7:45 am - Holy Eucharist 8:45 am - Holy Eucharist 10:30 am - Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 am - Festival Choral Eucharist VESTRY Ernest Holley, Senior Warden Erik Boody, Junior Warden Tom Fechtel, Treasurer 2018 Term: Erik Boody Molly Brown Ernest Holley Jim Manchester Sharlene Richards Pat Williams David Wallace 2019 Term: Rick Chittum Hunter Moss Richard Obenschain Juliette Swenson Karen Tate 2020 Term: Frank Babcock Katie Cathey Lilchy Huffman Sally James Lynn Manka Betsy Pinkston CLERGY STAFF The Rev. Paul Nancarrow, Rector rector@trinitystaunton.org The Rev. John D. Lane, Rector Emeritus jdlane08@gmail.com The Rev. John Wilkinson, Deacon Emeritus Office Phone: 886-9132 Website: www.trinitystaunton.org Address: P.O. Box 208 214 West Beverley Street Virginia Bolena, Organist & Choirmaster music@trinitystaunton.org Muffie Newell, Formation formation@trinitystaunton.org Deidre Jones, Communications communications@trinitystaunton.org Laurie Clements, Parish Admin. admin1746@trinitystaunton.org Robert Richardson, Sexton 8