The sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 5, at 10:00 am
The form for this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 355. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.
Prelude: “I Danced in the Morning” Wilbur Held
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 400: “All creatures of our God and King” (vs 1,2,3,4,7)
1. All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing:
Alleluia, alleluia! Bright burning sun with golden beams,
pale silver moon that gently gleams,
O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2. Great rushing winds and breezes soft,
you clouds that ride the heavens aloft,
O praise him, Alleluia!
Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice,
stars nightly shining, find a voice,
O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3. Swift flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for your Lord to hear,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Fire, so intense and fiercely bright,
you give to us both warmth and light,
O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4. Dear mother earth, you day by day unfold your blessings on our way,
O praise him, Alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow,
let them his glory also show:
O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
7. Let all things their creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness,
O praise him, Alleluia! Praise God the Father,
praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Opening Acclamation
Priest ✠ Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
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.
The Gloria in Excelsis Missa Paschalis, W. Edward McCall
The Collect of the Day
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us pray.
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Acts 10:44-48
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, “Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 98
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, *
for he has done marvelous things.
2 With his right hand and his holy arm *
has he won for himself the victory.
3 The Lord has made known his victory; *
his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *
and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *
lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, *
with the harp and the voice of song.
7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
shout with joy before the King, the Lord.
8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
the lands and those who dwell therein.
9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *
and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,
when he comes to judge the earth.
10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *
and the peoples with equity.
The Epistle
Second Lesson: 1 John 5:1-6
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 392: “Come, we that love the Lord”
1. Come, we that love the Lord
and let our joys be known;
join in a song with sweet accord
and thus surround the throne.
Hosanna, hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks and sing.
2. Let those refuse to sing
that never knew our God;
but children of the heavenly King
may speak their joys abroad.
Hosanna, hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks and sing.
3. The heirs of grace have
found glory begun below;
celestial fruits on earthly ground
from faith and hope may grow.
Hosanna, hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks and sing.
4. The let our song abound
and let our tears be dry;
we’re marching through Emmanuel’s ground
to fairer worlds on high.
Hosanna, hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks and sing.
Alleluia
The choir sings the Alleluias, then all repeat them.
The Gospel: John 15:9-17
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
The Nicene Creed
The Prayers of the People
The leader and people pray responsively
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
Remembering ___ : We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Remembering ___ : We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Remembering ___ : Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Remembering ___ : Give to the departed eternal rest.
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Silence. The priest adds a concluding Collect.
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The ministers and the people greet one another in the name of the Lord, saying “He is risen!”
The Holy Communion
The Celebrant introduces the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture.
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During the Offertory an anthem is sung, and the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.
The Offering is brought forward.
Offertory Anthem: “Rise to Sing! The Light is Breaking” Eric Nelson
Rise to sing! The light is breaking,
gleaming gift of day begun.
Hope now springs, like blossoms waking
opening to the rising sun.
Those who sow in pain and sorrow
with the dawn in joy shall reap.
God who governs each tomorrow
wipes all tears from those who weep.
Lovely shine the courts of heaven;
Morning stars brightly burn,
Christ arises like the leaven festal bread
for hearts that yearn.
Death is swallowed up in victory.
Where is now your sting,
O Earth, awake to radiant mystery:
Christ shall come again to save!
Hail the dawn of new creation!
Gone are suffering, grief and sighs.
Glorious now the consummation.
Music soars to fill the skies.
Organs piping, church bells ringing,
on this day all earth shall ring.
in the grace of God’s good timing,
with the saints we rise to sing!
Rise to sing! The light is breaking,
arise, rise to sing!
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The people stand and the priest sings
Priest 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.
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. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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 et Benedictus qui venit Missa Paschalis, W. Edward McCall
The priest continues
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Priest and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The priest continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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,
The Fraction
The priest breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Agnus Dei Missa Paschalis, W. Edward McCall
Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception
During Communion, you are invited to say the following prayer form for receiving Spiritual Communion. Know that the grace of God is made present in your heart, 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: “If ye love me, keep my commandments” Thomas Tallis
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you forever; ev’n the spirit of truth.
Hymn 705: “As those of old their first fruits brought”
1. As those of old their first fruits brought
of vineyard flock and field
to God, the giver of all good,
the source of bounteous yield;
so we today our first fruits bring,
the wealth of this good land,
of farm and market, shop and home,
of mind, and heart, and hand.
2. A world in need now summons
us to labor, love, give;
to make our life an offering
to God that all may live;
the Church of Christ is calling us
to make the dream come true:
a world redeemed by Christ like love;
all life in Christ made new.
3. With gratitude and humble trust
we bring our best to thee
to serve thy cause and share
thy love with all humanity.
O thou who gavest us thyself
in Jesus Christ thy son,
help us to give ourselves each day
until life’s work is done.
After Communion, the priest says
Let us pray.
Priest and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome & Announcements
The Easter Blessing
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Dismissal
Priest Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude: “Immortal, invisible, God only wise” Matt Limbaugh
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Eucharistic Minister: Pike Stephens
Thurifer: Madeleine Moore
Crucifer: Grant Massey
Lector: Joe DeTato
Ushers: Andy Hutchison, Joe DeTato
Altar: Sara Frister, Susan Nejako
Livestream: Josh Pankoe
Flowers: Kay Johnson
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
Online giving is available through Realm E-Giving and PayPal. We thank you for your generous giving to St. Paul’s.
Healing Prayer
Members of our prayer ministry are present today at both services to offer healing prayer and the laying on of hands for those who desire it. After you receive Communion, you may walk toward the back by the baptismal font, where they stand ready to pray with you.
Children’s Sunday School
Sunday school is available during the 10 o’clock service for children grades K-5 beginning Sunday, April 14. Drop-off at 9:45 am downstairs in the “Green Room” of the Education Wing. Children will rejoin their families in church during the Peace. If you have any questions or are interested in helping, please contact Rachel Morse or Laura Pankoe. Nursery care is not provided at this time.
Weekday Worship
Mass for the Feast of the Ascension will be held this week on Thursday, May 9, at noon in the Church.
Community Meal
Last Sunday's Community Meal served 11 diners and the next meal is scheduled for Sunday, May 26th. In addition to our own parish volunteers, we have built a partnership with Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and have had the help of their Youth Ministry. In addition to the diners, we were able to package 45 meals to be sent to Caring For Friends. A sign-up sheet is available here for various activities where help is needed. In addition to meals, help is needed for set up, serving, greeting, and clean up. Also, if you can, there is a need for hygiene products like travel size of wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. and gift cards for McDonalds not to exceed $10.00 each. Thank you very much...your help and support is greatly appreciated! Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, June 1st, 9:30a, the women will be gathering to discuss and study a book which is still yet to be decided. If you have any great books you think would be suitable for a study group, please bring your suggestions to the Potluck on May 1st! (Or email Jen Prater the suggestion). Looking forward to joining together for food and fellowship on May 1st.
Geraniums for Pentecost
Pentecost Sunday is May 19. This is the day we celebrate the Holy Spirit by bringing red geraniums to church and planting them in front of the sign. Please feel free to bring your plants sooner if you will be away on Pentecost. Please contact Lisa Farina at 484-633-6000 with any questions.
Brotherhood Breakfast May 19
Brotherhood Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. We will be serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, breakfast casserole and bagels. All will be available from 9 am to noon. There is no charge, but we will accept a freewill donation to the Friends of Music program at St. Paul’s. It is our way of thanking Ed McCall and our wonderful choir for another magnificent year of spiritual music.
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 final gathering (before a break for Summer) is planned for Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 in Paxson Hall. Questions? Contact Leigh DeTato.
Social Justice Committee Meeting
Our next meeting is at 7:30 PM on May 14th, the usual 2nd Tuesday of every month. Join us on Zoom via the link in the Weekly E-Notes. All are welcome!
Caring for Friends
Caring for Friends has resumed our meal packing at the church. Our next meeting will be Saturday, May 18 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 18th to pack. Please include a list of ingredients for all meals. 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. Please contact Myra Parker, Mary Smith, or George Wiemann with any questions.
Feed My Starving Children
Once again, Del Valley University will be hosting Feed My Starving Children. This event is a meal packing event to feed starving children around the world. The meals consist of rice, soy, veggies and vitamins which are formulated to prevent and even reverse the impact of severe malnutrition.
Saturday 5-18: 4:30-6:30pm and Sunday 5-19: noon-2pm and 5:30-7:30pm are currently the times available. Please let me know if you are interested...children over the age of 5 years old are welcome.
Thank you. Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair
Healing Prayer Ministry
The Healing Prayer ministry is looking for a few new members. As you know, members of this ministry say a healing prayer and anoint parishioners on the first Sunday of the month. If you are called to this Ministry, please contact Chris McCall or George Wiemann.
Brotherhood Retreat June 7-9
Brotherhood Retreat is scheduled for June 7-9. All Christian men are welcome to join us for a weekend full of fellowship, prayer, spiritual study, good food and recreation at the DuPont Memorial House in Rehoboth, Delaware. The inclusive cost is $340 per person. Please contact Sam Palermo or George Wiemann for information and to reserve a spot.
AVAILABLE FLOWER MEMORIAL/THANKSGIVING DATE
Are you interested in having a flower memorial or thanksgiving? There is an open date that would be wonderful to have a memorial on or even share a date with someone!
If you are interested in making a donation for this date the recommended cost is $80 or find a friend or two looking to have memorials too and share the date!
Open Date: June 30
Your memorial or thanksgiving may be for this year or continued annually. Please contact Lisa Farina if you are interested.
Forward Day by Day Devotionals for May-July
Forward Movement is a ministry of The Episcopal Church dedicated to forming adult Episcopalians in the faith. Forward Day by Day is one of its publications: a devotional booklet with brief meditations on a passage of Scripture appointed for each day. Paper copies for the three-month period of May-July are now available in the entranceway to the Parish Hall.
Cantus Novus presents Beauty Surrounds Us… with Equality and Peace
May 5 (Morrisville)
Spring is a time of renewal, of fresh starts, of new life. Spring inspires expectation, awakens the spirit, and stimulates the senses. The desire for equality and peace form the core of our singing in this series of concerts. To paraphrase, where there is peace, beauty, and where there is equality, joy.
Cantus Novus is pleased to present to you a concert of music across the ages. From the golden age of the Renaissance to Bach and the Beatles, the program celebrates diversity in style, compositional form, text, and dynamic expression. Be surrounded by messages of hope, resilience, encouragement, and spirit. Let yourself be surrounded by beauty at our Cantus Novus spring concerts.
● Sunday, May 5, 4:00PM, Morrisville Presbyterian Church, 771 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville
Tickets are available online or by phone at 215-968-3414. If you have any questions, email contact@cantusnovus.org.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s flowers are given given by Valerie Gardner to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Roland Gardner, Roger Gardner and Lorna Gardner Ludvik.
Arranged by Kay Johnson
