The Fifth Sunday In Lent

Sunday, March 17, at 10:00 am | The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

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The order of this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 355. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.

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Prelude: “Alle Menschen Müssen Sterben” J.S. Bach

THE ENTRANCE RITE & PENITENTIAL ORDER

Hymn 473: “Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim”

Lift high the cross,
the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore
his sacred Name.

1. Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
the hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.
Refrain

2. Each new-born servant of the Crucified
bears on the brow the seal of him who died.
Refrain

3. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee.
Refrain

4. So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory.
Refrain

The Penitential Order

Celebrant    ✠ Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People   His mercy endures for ever.

The Decalogue is sung, and the people respond, “Amen. Lord have mercy.”

Hear the commandments of God to his people: I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

Honor your father and your mother.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit murder.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not steal.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not be a false witness.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant

Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.                       

Silence is kept.

Celebrant and People

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.

The Celebrant pronounces absolution.

Kyrie: “Lord, have mercy”

Salutation & The Collect of the Day

Priest     The Lord be with you. 
People     And also with you.
Priest    Let us pray. 

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.

Reader     The Word of the Lord.
People     Thanks be to God.

Psalm 119:9-16

9 How shall a young man cleanse his way? *
By keeping to your words.

10 With my whole heart I seek you; *
let me not stray from your commandments.

11 I treasure your promise in my heart, *
that I may not sin against you.

12 Blessed are you, O Lord; *
instruct me in your statutes.

13 With my lips will I recite *
all the judgments of your mouth.

14 I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees *
than in all manner of riches.

15 I will meditate on your commandments *
and give attention to your ways.

16 My delight is in your statutes; *
I will not forget your word.

Second Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10

Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Reader     The Word of the Lord.
People     Thanks be to God.

Hymn 474: “When I survey the wondrous cross”

1. When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young Prince of Glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the cross of Christ, my God:
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.

3. See, from his head, his hands, his feet
sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.

A tract is then sung by the choir.

The Gospel: John 12:20-33

Priest     The ✠ Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.
People  Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.

Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.

Priest     The Gospel of the Lord.
People     Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Nicene Creed Said in unison

We believe in one God,
    the Father, the Almighty,
    maker of heaven and earth,
    of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
    the only Son of God,
    eternally begotten of the Father,
    God from God, Light from Light,
    true God from true God,
    begotten, not made,
    of one Being with the Father.
    Through him all things were made.
    For us and for our salvation
        he came down from heaven:
    by the power of the Holy Spirit
        he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
    For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
        he suffered death and was buried.
        On the third day he rose again
            in accordance with the Scriptures;
        he ascended into heaven
           and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
        and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, 
    who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
    With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
    He has spoken through the Prophets.
    We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
    We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
    We look for the resurrection of the dead,
        ✠ and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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 Holy Communion

An anthem is sung as the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.

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Offertory Anthem: “O vos omnes” T.L. de Victoria

O vos ómnes, qui transítis per víam,
atténdite et vidéte: si est dólor, símilis sícut dólor méus.
Atténdite, univérsi pópuli, et vidéte dolórem méum.
Si est dólor símilis sícut dólor méus.

All ye that pass by, behold and see
if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow.
All ye my people, behold and see my sorrow.
If there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow.

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, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.

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.

The Agnus Dei

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: “When I survey the wondrous cross” Gilbert M. Martin

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast
Save the death of Christ, my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present for too small;
Love, so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all! Amen!

Hymn 441: “In the cross of Christ I glory”

1. In the cross of Christ I glory,
towering o’er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story gathers
round its head sublime.

2. When the woes of life o’ertake me,
hopes deceive and fears annoy,
never shall the cross forsake me:
lo, it glows with peace and joy.

3. When the sun of bliss is beaming
light and love upon my way,
from the cross the radiance streaming
adds new luster to the day.

4. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
by the cross are sanctified;
peace is there that knows no measure,
joys that through all time abide.

5. In the cross of Christ I glory,
towering o’er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story gathers
round its head sublime.

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.

Announcements

The Blessing & Dismissal

The Priest gives the blessing.

The Priest dismisses the people, who respond Thanks be to God.

Postlude: “O sacred head” S. Kirnberg

Service Participants

• Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore

• Eucharistic Ministers: Kyle Evans, Christopher McCall

• Thurifer: J. T. Massey

• Crucifer: Grant Massey

• Lector: Leigh DeTato

• Ushers: Ted Hopkins, John Caughie

• Organist: W. Edward McCall

• Altar: Rachel Morse, Susan Nejako

• A/V: Emery Kohut

Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, Alexander Famous, Carol Fox, Laura Pankoe, Shelley Reed, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Amber Robinson, Annie Rogers, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth

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Continuing Discernment about Daughters of the King at St. Paul’s: 

There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, March 17 at 9:00 for anyone interested.  Please plan to join us in the chapel at that time.

WEEKDAY WORSHIP

Mass for the feast of St. Joseph (transferred) will be held this week on Wednesday, March 20, at noon in the Church.

LENTEN SOUP & STUDY SERIES

What does it mean to be a disciple—is it different from being a Christian? In this year’s Lenten Soup & Study Series, we will explore this very question, using as our launching point the book Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life by Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbury from 2003-2012). “Discipleship,” writes Williams “is a state of being … about how we live; not just the decisions we make, not just the things we believe, but a state of being.” Topics include: faith, hope, & love; forgiveness; holiness; faith in society; and life in the Spirit. The evening schedule is as follows:

·         5:30—Stations of the Cross (Nave)

·         6:00—Soup Dinner (Parish Hall)

·         6:30—Study & Discussion, ending by 7:30pm

This study series meets on Wednesday nights during Lent, beginning February 21. As we gather, week by week, we will deepen our knowledge of what being disciples really means. To RSVP for the series (so that we can plan for enough food & seating), please send a message to Fr. Daniel Moore.

Easter Egg Hunt

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:00 am Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31st. Children ages 1-sixth grade are invited to participate. Please bring your own basket and meet by the playground the day of the egg hunt.

Holy Week Schedule of Services
March 24 – march 31, 2024

Palm Sunday (Mar. 24)
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 (Mar. 25-27)
7:00PM Holy Eucharist
(on Wednesday, preceded by Stations at 6:30 PM)

Maundy Thursday (Mar. 28)
7:00 PM Mandatum Liturgy (Foot Washing) & Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday (Mar. 29)
12:00 Noon The Solemn Collects & Veneration of the Cross

Easter Eve: The Great Vigil (Mar. 30)
7:15 PM The Kindling of the Fire & Lighting of the Paschal Candle, The Story of Salvation, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, & Holy Eucharist

Easter Day: the Sunday of the Resurrection (Mar. 31)
7:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Sunrise in the Garden
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 Sunday, March 24. You can submit names through our website using the buttons below:

Blood Drive:
Thursday, March 21, 2:00pm – 7:00pm in the Parish Hall

Appointments are preferred. To register, scan the QR code to the right,
visit www.redcrossblood.org (enter sponsor code: stpaulepisc),

or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Altar Guild Cleaning Day: Saturday, March 23 
Join the Altar Guild as we prepare for Easter. 

March 23rd, at 10:00 AM the Altar Guild will be cleaning the church and we would like to give everyone in the church family the opportunity to join us. Dusting, Polishing, Wax Removal and plenty of Schlepping - no experience is needed, just a willing spirit and helping hands. Pizza and salad will be served at noon, please bring your own drink. For more information contact Carol Fox.

Spiritual prayer Practices: 

Come and explore some ancient and some not-so ancient ways of opening and deepening your prayer life.  You will be among friends in an informal environment.  Meet once a month – as you wish and can – for about an hour.  The second meeting is planned for Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 in Paxson Hall.  Questions?  Contact Leigh DeTato.

Seeking Flower Guild Members:

Do you admire the lovely flower memorial arrangements each Sunday in church? The Flower Guild is responsible for these memorials and we are always open to having new members join our guild. 
If you wondered what is involved in this ministry: no experience required, only a desire to create, training available upon request!!
What is created: 
One large arrangement for the church and one small arrangement for the Mary shrine. 
When is completed:
Saturday morning or if needed Friday, keep in mind the flowers need to look fresh for Sunday morning! 
Schedule:
Usually you would be scheduled appx. once every other month - so in total 6 to 8 times a year.
How this is accomplished:
Purchase and/or gather the flowers, twigs, seed pods etc. that you wish to include in the arrangement and create the arrangement in the flower guild room, to the left of the altar. You are reimbursed for your purchase.
If you feel you are up for this wonderful ministry please contact Lisa Farina.