Fifth Sunday in Lent

April 7th, 2019

The Holy Eucharist Rite II

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The Word of God

Good morning. This is the season of Lent, the time traditionally set aside by the Church for personal and corporate reflection, penitence, and absolution to prepare us to fully receive the Easter Resurrection. Our corporate worship reflects this tradition. During Lent we begin with a silent procession and the Penitential Order. The music is quieter in tone and the readings might prick our consciences a bit as we walk with Jesus towards Jerusalem and the Cross. There are no flowers, the color is purple, and the cross is veiled. There will be more space for silence in the liturgy. All this we do knowing that in the great conflict between those who would silence the Christ and the Word of God, in the end God wins. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it. This Lent may you re-discover that Light.

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A Penitential Order: Rite Two

Silent procession. Please stand as you are able.

Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.

People His mercy endures for ever.

The Decalogue: Contemporary 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. The Celebrant may read one of the following sentences

Jesus said, "The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord your 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 commandment greater than

these." Mark 12:29-31

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8,9 Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to

help in time of need. Hebrews 4:14,16

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The Deacon or Celebrant then says

Let us confess our sins to God. Silence may be kept.

Confession EOW 56

Minister and People

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive restore and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love, and serve only your will. Amen.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says

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.

Kyrie 1982 Hymnal S 96

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The Collect of the Day

The Celebrant says to the people

The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant 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 First Reading Isaiah 43:16-21

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah.

Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters,

who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior;

they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:

Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old.

I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

The wild animals will honour me, the jackals and the ostriches;

for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert,

to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself

so that they might declare my praise.

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God

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Psalm 126 BCP 782

All sing in unison

1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.

3 Then they said among the nations, * "The LORD has done great things for them."

4 The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.

5 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Negev.

6 Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy.

7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

The Second Reading Philippians 3:4b-14

A reading from the Epistle to the Philippians.

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.

Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God All standing, as able

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Sequence Hymn Come My Way, My Truth, My Life 1982 Hymnal 487

Gospel John 12:1-8

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Christ Jesus according to John.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?" (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me."

The Gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you, Lord Christ

Congregation may be seated

The Sermon Fr. Kevin Johnson

All stand, as able

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Nicene Creed BCP 358

Prayers of the People Form II BCP 385

I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishops Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael our Presiding Bishop, Scott our Provisional Bishop, and Rayford and Sam our bishops assisting; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.

Silence

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.

Silence

I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble.

Silence

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.

Silence

I ask your prayers for the departed [especially], Pray for those who have died.

Silence

I ask your prayers for (use intercessory book for HEALING and ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER.) I ask your thanksgiving for (use intercessory book THANKSGIVING and OTHER.) (are there any others you would like to name?)

Silence

Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored especially Blessed Alban, Mark, Peter, Paul, Gregory, and Andrew whom we remember today. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.

The celebrant adds a concluding collect

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.

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.

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The Peace

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The congregation exchanges the peace with one another

Congregation may be seated

Announcements

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings For a Birthday 51 BCP 830

Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he falls; and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For an Anniversary BCP 431

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Offertory Hymn Forty Days and Forty Nights 1982 Hymnal 150

Congregation stands, as able

Doxology Praise God 1982 Hymnal 380 v.3

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The Holy Communion Eucharistic Prayer 1 Enriching Our Worship

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy.

The following Preface may be used at any time.

You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love; you have redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit you replenish us and call us to fullness of life.

In place of the preceding, A Proper Preface from the Book of Common Prayer may be used.

Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing (say):

Celebrant and People

Sanctus Holy, Holy Grayson Warren Brown

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The Celebrant continues

Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace.

But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people.

Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus 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 poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with [ ___________ and] all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing,

Lord’s Prayer Dosher Mass P12

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.

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The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread.

A period of silence is kept.

Then may be sung or said;

Agnus Dei Dosher Mass P15

We want you to know that the Table is not an Episcopal Table or a St. Alban’s Table, but that Jesus Christ is the host. Therefore, you are welcome to receive Communion or be blessed at this Table. Come forward at the direction of the ushers. Receive the bread in the palm of your hand. Proceed to the next available chalice bearer and drink from the cup. If you prefer, you may slightly dip the bread in the cup and consume the elements in that manner. Gluten free wafers are available; please indicate this when the bread is served. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead of Communion, cross your arms over your chest and the Priest will bless you. If you are unable to come to the Communion station, indicate this to the usher and we will be honored to bring Communion to you.

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Congregation may be seated

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Communion Hymn #1 Blessed Assurance LEVAS II 184

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Communion Hymn #2 The First Song Of Isaiah Jack Noble White

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Communion Hymn #3 – repeat as needed O Lord Hear My Prayer Taizé

All stand, as able

Postcommunion Prayer EOW 70

Let us pray. Celebrant and People

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Sending forth of Lay Eucharistic Visitors Celebrant: In the name of God and this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ's Body and Blood. People: May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this sacrament of Holy Communion from the altar of St. Alban’s. Blessing EOW 70 May the blessing of the God of Abraham and Sarah, and of Jesus Christ born of our sister Mary, and the Holy Spirit, who broods over the world as a mother over her children, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen

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Closing Hymn The Trees Of The Field SP 335

DISMISSAL

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Services for Lent & Easter Sundays in Lent – 9:30 am Theater

April 14 Palm Sunday – 9:30 am Theater

April 18 Maundy Thursday - 7:00 pm Classroom 1

April 19 Good Friday - 7:00 pm Classroom 1

April 20 Easter Vigil – 8:02 pm Classroom 1

April 21 Easter Day - 10:00 am Theater

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The Week of April 7, 2019

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent Worship: 9:30 am

Adult Formation: 10:45 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: 10:45 am

Lent Evening Program 5:30 pm at St. Luke’s 4301 Meadowbrook Dr. Fort Worth

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday: Bible Study 1:00 pm1 Classroom 1 Christian Education meeting 6:30 pm4

Small conference room

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday: Sunday of The Passion: Palm Sunday Worship: 9:30 am

Adult Formation: 11:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: 11:00 am

1 Bible Study 1:00 pm Classroom 1 Group Contact: Kathi Davis 817-265-1036

2 Ladies Lunch Bunch Contact: Kandee Morgan 817-583-6532

3 Men’s Group Contact: Fred Morgan 540-294-2244

4 Christian Education contact: Sandy Johnson: 252-940-9309

Weekly Collections First Sunday: Global Needs

(ERD and UTO)

Second Sunday: Paper collection [Paper

Towels and Toilet Paper for Arlington Life Shelter; Copy paper for Office (20 lb. 92 Brightness)]

Third Sunday: 17 on the 17th. Collection for

4Saints Food Pantry

Fourth Sunday: Discretionary Fund (For

Clergy use for those in financial need)

Fifth Sunday: St. Cecilia’s Music Fund (for music program use)

Prayer List for Week of April 7, 2019

We pray for healing for: Mickey Tryon, Bud and Bobbye Phifer, Marjorie, Kendall Walker, Martha and Harold Fischer, Sheila Reynolds, Cheryl Johnson-Shamburger, Jeanne Miner, Bill Cudmore, Katy, Carol, Beth Marshall, Reuel Jentgen, Clayton Darrow, Sharon, Audrey Grant, Eilene, Isabella, Grace, Mike, Kathy, Jim O’Kane, Jerry Sova, Vernon Green, Scott Kimball, and Dave Gregory

We pray for comfort for: Shanna For safe travel for: Evan, Susan, AJ, and Mary

We Pray Also For: First Responders: Police Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Personnel, and their families Our military Personnel & their families including: the Darkhorse 3rd Battalion 5th Marines Those seeking Holy Orders: Nick Busken, Corrie Cabes, Maddie Hill, Lainie Allen, and Leslie Guinn

We Celebrate:

Birthdays: Meredith Killingsworth (Apr 7th)

Richard Lederer Jr. (Apr 12th)

Anniversaries

We Remember: Harvey Hamil (April 8th)

Max Lively (Apr 12th)

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MINISTERS All Members of the Congregation PEOPLE YOU MAY ENCOUNTER TODAY The Rev. Kevin Johnson, Priest-in-Charge Lainie Allen – Postulant for Holy Orders John E. Dosher, Director of Music Corinne Starr, Director of Children’s Formation Walt Cabe, Director of Adult Formation Ellen Hunt, Newcomer Minister

VESTRY & OFFICERS Peggy Pate – Sr. Warden Jr. Warden – George Post Karen Henry, Karen Sherman, Doug Hunt, Pam Hardaway, Claudette Ault, Gloria Bender, Sandy Johnson Walt Cabe – Treasurer, Steve Standefer – Clerk

We work in partnership with: The Most Rev. Michael Curry-Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church The Rt. Rev. Scott Mayer, Provisional Bishop, Diocese of Fort Worth

The mailing address for St. Alban's is: St. Alban's Episcopal Church 316 W Main Street Arlington, TX 76010

DUTY DATE DATE

4/7/2019 4/14/2019

VERGER Katy Rudolphy Sharon Devereaux

USHER Doug Hunt Kate Hardaway

USHER Juliet Miller Clara Hardaway

GREETER Claudette Ault Laura Emmons

VESTRY PERSON Pam Hardaway Karen Henry

1st READING Priscilla Promise Ellen Hunt

PSALM Priscilla Promise Ellen Hunt

2nd READING Conner Erwin Dana Davis

ACOLYTE Vivien Hunt Caroline Erwin

CRUCIFER Sandy Johnson Katy Rudolphy

CHALICE Peter Polk Ellen Hunt

CHALICE Peggy Pate Jack Hardaway

TELLER Anne Frazor Betty Jo Everett

HEALING Kandee Morgan Peggy Pate

FLOWERS LENT Palms

SCRIPTURES OLD

TESTAMENT

Isaiah 43: 16-21

Isaiah 50: 4-9a

PSALM Psalm 126 Psalm 31:9-16

NEW TESTAMENT

Philippians 3: 4b-14

Philippians 2: 5-11

GOSPEL John 12: 1-8

Luke 23: 1-49