PALM SUNDAY: THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
Sunday, April 10, at 10:00 am
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The form for this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 270. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.
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THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS
Priest Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.
People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
Priest Let us pray.
Assist us mercifully with thy help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby thou hast given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gospel: Luke 19:28-40
Priest The ✠ Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Blessing of the Palms
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Priest
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
The Procession
Priest Let us go forth in peace.
People In the name of Christ. Amen.
The Celebrant sings the Psalm, and the people respond, “Hosanna in the highest.”
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures for ever.
Hosanna in the highest.
Let Israel now proclaim, “His mercy endures for ever.”
Hosanna in the highest.
Open for me the gates of righteousness;
I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
“This is the gate of the Lord; he who is righteous may enter.”
Hosanna in the highest.
I will give thanks to you, for you answered me and have become my salvation.
Hosanna in the highest.
The same stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
Hosanna in the highest.
This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Hosanna in the highest.
On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! Lord, send us now success.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; we bless you from the house of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
God is the Lord; he has shined upon us;
form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
Hosanna in the highest.
“You are my God, and I will thank you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.”
Hosanna in the highest.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures for ever.
Hosanna in the highest.
The procession arrives at the church door.
Priest Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord:
People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
Priest
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn 154: “All glory, laud, and honor” (verses 1, 2, 3)
All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King!
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
1. Thou art the King of Israel, thou David’s royal Son,
who in the Lord’s Name comest,
the King and Blessèd One.
All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King!
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
2. The company of angels is praising thee on high;
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply.
All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King!
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
3. The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went;
our praise and prayers and anthems
before thee we present.
All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King!
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
The Liturgy of the Word
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens—wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 31:9-16
The Psalm is sung by the choir.
9 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; *
my eye is consumed with sorrow,
and also my throat and my belly.
10 For my life is wasted with grief,
and my years with sighing; *
my strength fails me because of affliction,
and my bones are consumed.
11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors,
a dismay to those of my acquaintance; *
when they see me in the street they avoid me.
12 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; *
I am as useless as a broken pot.
13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd;
fear is all around; *
they put their heads together against me;
they plot to take my life.
14 But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. *
I have said, “You are my God.
15 My times are in your hand; *
rescue me from the hand of my enemies,
and from those who persecute me.
16 Make your face to shine upon your servant, *
and in your loving-kindness save me.”
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
A tract is then sung by the choir.
The Passion Gospel: Luke 23:1-49
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
The assembly of the elders of the people rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king." Then Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He answered, "You say so." Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no basis for an accusation against this man." But they were insistent and said, "He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place."
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.
Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him."
Then they all shouted out together, "Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!" (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, "Crucify, crucify him!" A third time he said to them, "Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him." But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.
As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.' Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us'; and to the hills, 'Cover us.' For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"
Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews."
One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Having said this, he breathed his last. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, "Certainly this man was innocent." And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Hymn 158: “Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended”
1. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,
that man to judge thee hath in hate pretended?
By foes derided, by thine own rejected,
O most afflicted.
2. Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee?
Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee.
’Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee:
I crucified thee.
3. Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;
the slave hath sinnèd, and the Son hath suffered;
for our atonement, while we nothing heeded,
God interceded.
4. For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation,
thy mortal sorrow, and thy life’s oblation;
thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,
for my salvation.
5. Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee,
I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee,
think on thy pity and thy love unswerving,
not my deserving.
The Prayers of the People
In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Presiding Bishop; Daniel, Bishop of this Diocese; and Daniel, priest of this Parish; for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the world, that you would make all wars to cease, and that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For those in positions of public trust, especially ___ , that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this congregation—for those who are present, and for those who are absent—that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers, especially ___ , and for those we now name:
The people may add their own petitions
… for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For our sister parish of St. Mary’s, Sololá, in our companion diocese of Guatemala, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For __________, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have ✠ died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, blessed Paul the Apostle and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.
Silence
The Celebrant concludes the prayers with a Doxology.
The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Celebrant introduces the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture.
The Holy Communion
An anthem is sung as the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.
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Offertory Anthem: “Were You There” Robert Lehman
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh! sometimes it causes me
to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when
they pierced him in the side?
Oh! sometimes it causes me
to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when
they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B
The priest faces the people and says
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Then, facing the Holy Table, the priest continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. 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:
Sanctus: “Holy, holy, holy Lord”
The people may stand or kneel. The priest continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, 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.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Priest and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The priest continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, blessed Paul the Apostle, and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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,
People and Priest
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 priest breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
Priest Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast.
Fraction Anthem: Lamb of God
Facing the people, the priest says
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception
This prayer form is for those who desire to receive the Sacrament but are unable to do so, with the assurance that all the benefits of Communion are received, even though the Sacrament is not received with the mouth.
In union, blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are offered this day, I long to offer you praise and thanksgiving, for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death, and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory.
I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament, and, since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray you to come into my heart. I unite myself with you and embrace you with all my heart, my soul, and my mind. Let nothing separate me from you; let me serve you in this life until, by your grace, I come to your glorious kingdom and unending peace. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus, and dwell in my heart in the fullness of your strength; be my wisdom and guide me in right pathways; conform my life and actions to the image of your holiness; and, in the power of your gracious might, rule over every hostile power that threatens or disturbs the growth of your kingdom, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Communion Anthem: “Ingrediente Domino” George Malcolm
Ingrediente Domino in Sanctam civitatem,
Hebraeorum pueri resurrectionem vitae pronuntiantes,
Cum ramis palmarum:
Hosanna, clamabant, in excelsis.
Cumque audisset populus, quod Jesus veniret Hierosolymam,
exierunt obviam ei.
When the Lord Jesus entered the holy city,
all the Hebrew children declaring the resurrection of life,
With branches and palm leaves,
Hosanna crying in the Highest.
When all the people heard the cry that Jesus was coming into Jerusalem,
they went forth to meet him.
Hymn 170: “To mock your reign, O dearest Lord”
1. To mock your reign, O dearest Lord,
they made a crown of thorns;
set you with taunts along that road
from which no one returns.
They did not know, as we do now,
that glorious is your crown;
that thorns would flower upon your brow,
your sorrows heal our own.
2. In mock acclaim, O gracious Lord,
they snatched a purple cloak,
your passion turned, for all they cared,
into a soldier’s joke.
They did not know, as we do now,
that though we merit blame
you will your robe of mercy throw
around our naked shame.
3. A sceptered reed, O patient Lord,
they thrust into your hand,
and acted out their grim charade
to its appointed end.
They did not know, as we do now,
though empires rise and fall,
your Kingdom shall not cease to grow
till love embraces all.
Postcommunion Prayer
Priest Let us pray.
The people may join in saying this prayer
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.
The Blessing & Dismissal
The Priest gives the blessing.
The people are dismissed, responding Thanks be to God.
Postlude: “Herzlich tut mich verlangen” Dietrich Buxtehude
The altar party processes out of the church in silence.
Service Participants
Celebrant: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Preacher: Dr. James G. Massey
Eucharistic Minister: John Black
Lectors: John Black, Beth Guffey, Joe DeTato, David Taylor
Acolyte: Madeleine Moore
Ushers: Ted Hopkins, Maureen McGraw
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Altar Guild: Elizabeth Pitts, Carol Fox
A/V: Emma Ward
Palms: Kay Johnson
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, John Capps, Carol Fox, Melanie Moyer, Shelley Reed, Robert Risch, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth
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Holy Week Schedule of Services
April 10 – April 17, 2022
Palm Sunday (Apr. 10)
8:00 AM Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 AM Palm Sunday Procession & Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Apr. 11-13)
12:00 Noon Holy Eucharist
Maundy Thursday (Apr. 14)
7:00 PM Mandatum Liturgy (Foot Washing) & Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday (Apr. 15)
12:00 Noon The Solemn Collects & Veneration of the Cross
The Great Vigil of Easter (Apr. 16)
8:00 PM The Kindling of the Fire & Lighting of the Paschal Candle, The Story of Salvation, & The Holy Eucharist
Easter Day: the Sunday of the Resurrection (Apr. 17)
7:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Sunrise Mass
8:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Easter MUSIC AND FLOWERS: MEMORIALS & THANKSGIVINGS
We invite you to to submit a memorial and/or thanksgiving offering for Easter music and flowers, along with the names of those you wish to be remembered. The deadline for submissions is today, April 10. You can submit names through our website using the buttons below:
The All-Night Watch
Following the Maundy Thursday service, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Good Friday the following day, the Chapel will remain open for The Watch. This is the night when we respond to Jesus’ question: “Could you not watch with me for one hour?” Sign up here to come to church for an hour of prayer and meditation.
The Great Vigil of Easter: Ring Them Bells
The Great Vigil is the first eucharist of Easter: at the midpoint of the service, the dimly-lit church will suddenly be lit, the organ will sound the Gloria, and bells will ring as we raise the Paschal shout. You are invited to bring bells/ chimes/etc. from home and let them ring out at the Vigil.
LENTEN COLLECTION
All Lenten donations will be directed to St. Mary’s, our sister parish in Sololá, Guatemala. The situation in Guatemala due to the pandemic, and weather-related emergencies, remains a challenge on not only education, but also on basic needs like food, water, and healthcare. Please use the Lenten envelopes available in the pews for your donations. Thank you for your generosity.
Women’s Ministry Gathering: Game Night!
Please join us for a night of fun, food, and spiritual growth on April 30th at 6:30PM (Parish Hall) as we continue to get to know each other and connect! We will have a time of discussion and reflection about how to identify and best use our spiritual gifts. Feel free to bring your favorite board game or card game to share with the group! We will order take-out from a local restaurant. All ladies of the church are welcome to attend and will receive an e-vite for this event. There will be a small fee for each person attending to cover the cost of the meal. We will communicate the exact amount through the e-vite once we know how many ladies to expect. We can’t wait to see you there!! Please contact Beth Guffey, Elizabeth Pitts, or Leigh DeTato for questions or for more information.
CARING FOR FRIENDS
Caring for Friends has resumed our meal packing at the church. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, April 23 from 9:30-11:30am. We are asking for anyone who would like to cook at home to bring the food to church on the 23rd to pack. Please include a list of ingredients for all meals. For everyone attending we will be social distancing and wearing masks. Casseroles with a protein source, meats like meatloaf, chicken, beef, turkey breasts with a side of rice or potatoes are some other ideas. Donations of canned goods are appreciated, especially fruits and vegetables. Hope you can make it on the 23rd.
For questions, please contact George Wiemann, Mary Smith, or Myra Parker using the church directory.
COLLECTION FOR UKRAINE
On behalf of The UUARC, the organization that we are working with to aid the refugees of the Ukraine, to all of St. Paul’s, please accept this HUGE THANK YOU for your unbelievable generosity in the donations that have been received for the Ukraine. The response was, and continues to be, overwhelming. The incredible acts of kindness and caring are truly awe inspiring. So, once again Thank you. The donations will continue to be collected for the foreseeable future, as the need continues to be great. The UUARC prioritized medical supplies as the most critical items. Additionally, here is a link to Amazon for direct shipment to the name and address on the flyer. One last update, UUARC is working on a way to make monetary donations. I will provide that information when it is available.
Also, a big thank you to Sherrie and Chuck for transporting the donations from St. Paul’s to a local organizer…thank you for that incredible effort. Questions? Contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair.
Palms
Today’s palms are given to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Arthur Folkes, Frances Folkes, Mark Folkes, and Sara Folkes. Given by Jay Folkes, and arranged by Kay Johnson.
