Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett, WA

The Second Sunday of Easter

Or St. Thomas Sunday

Sunday April 19, 2020

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L Welcome to Trinity Church

Your presence is a blessing to us and we hope that this service of worship will give you strength

for your journey.

We are an open and inclusive community and we warmly welcome people of all ages,

orientations, backgrounds and faith traditions.

An Act of Spiritual Communion

In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church where the Holy

Eucharist (Holy Communion) is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and

thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your

coming in glory. And since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and

Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your

Grace, Lord Jesus; and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you and you in me in

this life and in the life to come. Amen.

If you would like to have Communion in your home, please contact

the Parish Office and we will bring it to you.

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God’s peace be with you this day and always

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Second Sunday of Easter - 10:00am

EOW I I – Holy Eucharist

Who are you? Thomas or Peter?

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The Gathering

(Please Remember to Silence your Cell Phones - Thank You)

Prelude “I know my Redeemer Liveth” Messiah G.F. Handel arr. R. Hughes

Welcome and Announcements The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, Rector

(Please stand as able for the start of the Service, as noted by the tone of the hand bell ~ Thank you)

Opening Acclamation

Presider: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Collect for Purity Presider: 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.

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The Processional “Glory to God” BCP 365

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father:

receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High,

Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect of the Day

Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery

established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the

fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for

ever and ever. Amen.

(Please be seated.)

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The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Acts 2:14a, 22-23

Reader: A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles:

Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, “You that

are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God

with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you

yourselves know— this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and

foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. But

God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be

held in its power.

For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me,

for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my

tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to

Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways

of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’

“Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both

died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Since he was a prophet, he knew

that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his

throne. Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, ‘He was not

abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.’ This Jesus God raised up, and

of that all of us are witnesses.”

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 16 Conserva me, Domine

1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge

in you; *

I have said to the LORD, "You

are my Lord,

my good above all other."

2 All my delight is upon the godly

that are in the land, *

upon those who are noble

among the people.

3 But those who run after other gods *

shall have their troubles

multiplied.

4 Their libations of blood I will not

offer, *

nor take the names of their

gods upon my lips.

5 O LORD, you are my portion and my

cup; *

it is you who uphold my lot.

6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant

land; *

indeed, I have a goodly heritage.

7 I will bless the LORD who gives me

counsel; *

my heart teaches me, night

after night.

8 I have set the LORD always before

me; *

because he is at my right hand I

shall not fall.

9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my

spirit rejoices; *

my body also shall rest in hope.

10 For you will not abandon me to the

grave, *

nor let your holy one see the

Pit.

11 You will show me the path of life;

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in your presence there is

fullness of joy,

and in your right hand are

pleasures for evermore.

The Epistle 1 Peter 1:3-9

Reader: A reading from the First letter of Peter:

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has

given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the

dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven

for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to

be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had

to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith-- being more precious than

gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire-- may be found to result in praise and glory

and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him

now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are

receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn "In Resurrectione tua"

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The Holy Gospel John 20:19-31

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

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the

house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood

among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands

and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again,

"Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he

breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any,

they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when

Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them,

"Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails

and my hand in his side, I will not believe."

A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them.

Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with

you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your

hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord

and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed

are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not

written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the

Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

(Please be seated.)

Sermon The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, Rector

(Please stand as able for the recitation of the Creed, and the Prayers of the People)

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The Nicene Creed

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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin

Mary and became truly human.

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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.

Prayers of the People

Intercessor: God who has promised to make all things new, help us to live into Christ’s

resurrection in our day.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Gracious Creator, guide us to be people of resurrection through wisdom, truth, and

love. I ask your prayers for the church throughout the world: for our presiding bishop, Michael,

and our bishop, Greg, for Allen our Postulant for Holy Orders, for Rachel our priest, for our

sisters and brothers in churches everywhere, and for all serve the Church.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Gracious Creator, guide us to be people of resurrection through wisdom, truth, and

love. I ask your prayers for this congregation: that we embody the love and ministry of Christ;

that we grow in conviction, compassion, and courage; that we would be a living sanctuary of

Spirit and truth.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Gracious Creator, guide us to be people of resurrection through wisdom, truth, and

love. I ask your prayers for this nation: for prudence in our public servants; for truth and clarity

from our leadership; for civility among all people; for an appreciation of both civil liberties and

social responsibilities.

(Pause)

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Intercessor: Gracious Creator, guide us to be people of resurrection through wisdom, truth, and

love. I ask your prayers for our sisters and brothers throughout the world: where there is

violence, where there is hunger and drought, where there is pestilence, where there despair,

where there is inequality, where there is injustice, where there is oppression of the human spirit

that longs to shine through the diversity that you have made.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Gracious Creator, guide us to be people of resurrection through wisdom, truth, and

love. I ask your prayers for all of creation: for the land, the seas, and the sky; for the creatures

who live here; for those who truly serve as stewards of your creation.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Gracious Creator, guide us to be people of resurrection through wisdom, truth, and

love. I ask your prayers: for those living with chronic illness; for those who have contracted the

coronavirus and those in quarantine; for those known to us who are ill or facing challenges of

body, mind or spirit.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Holy God, Guide us in wisdom. Guide us in truth. Guide us in love. I ask your

prayers for the departed: especially those who have died in the pandemic; and for all those

known to us whom we love but see no longer, especially those we name now.

(Pause)

Intercessor: Holy God, Guide us in wisdom. Guide us in truth. Guide us in love. I ask your

prayers of thanksgiving; for the rising of the sun at dawn and the phases of the moon at night;

for the blessings of those we love and those who love us; for the Spirit that abides within us and

the Christ that unites us; and for any special joys and blessings we name now.

(Pause)

Concluding Collect

Presider: Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only

what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness

cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son. Amen.

(The confession and absolution are omitted during the Easter season.)

The Peace

Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And with thy spirit.

(Please be seated.)

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Procession of Gifts “Doxology” Blue Hymnal #380 vs.3

The Great Thanksgiving

(Please stand as able)

Eucharist Prayer Two Enriching Our Worship

Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Presider: We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant.

From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all

things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You

made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and

wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time

and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. And so this day we join with Saints

and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you

as we sing:

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Sanctus BCP 362

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Presider: Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the

power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary,

your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God.

Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and

proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were

heedless of his call to walk in love.

Then the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be

glorified by you. On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friend. He took

bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, 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. Again he gave thanks to you, 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.”***

Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ crucified and risen,

who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a

living sacrifice.

Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and blood of Christ.

Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ

given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time, bring us, with all your saints, from

every tribe, language, people, and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation

of the world. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to

you be honor, glory, and praise, forever and ever. Amen. *

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The Lord's Prayer BCP 336

Presider: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial,

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours,

now and forever.

Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem

Presider: We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.

People: We who are many are one body, united through the same Spirit.

The Communion of the People

Presider: The Gifts of God for the people of God. Holy Gifts for Holy people.

All are welcome at God's table.

In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church where the Holy

Eucharist (Holy Communion) is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and

thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your

coming in glory. And since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and

Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your

Grace, Lord Jesus; and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you and you in me in

this life and in the life to come. Amen.

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Communion Hymn “The strife is O’er, the battle done”

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Post Communion Prayer

Presider: Let us pray.

People: God of abundance, you have fed us in ways seen and in the body and in ways

unseen yet which nourish the soul, you have united us with Christ and one another; and

you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in

the power of your Spirit that we may proclaim you redeeming love to the world and

continue forever in the risen life of Christ our Savior.

Blessing

Presider: God’s blessing be with you,

Christ’s peace be with you,

The Spirit’s outpouring be with you,

Now and always. Amen.

Dismissal

Presider: Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Postlude “Ye Watchers and ye Holy Ones” David Paxton

Lass Uns Erfreuen

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Altar Flowers

The Flowers on the Altars are given to the Glory of God,

through the donations by individual parishioners.

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Altar Guild – During this time of closure, Emily Malmevik will be the sole Altar Guild Member

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10:00 AM - Rite I

Presider: The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, Rector

Organist and Music Director: David Spring

Lectors: Nick Fucks Intercessor: Nick Fuchs

Eucharist Minister: Brian Wheeler

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Financial Team

Counters: Dianne McCormack Recorder: Carol Bartley

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Diocesan Cycles of Prayer

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St John Sudanese, Tukwila; St. George, Maple Valley

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Stewardship Prayer of the Week

Easter 2 How often are we like Thomas the doubter? What does it take for us to say, “My Lord

and my God”? Part of the steward’s life is consciously taking time to read the stories in

scripture, being actively part of a faith community, and through prayer, creating a one on one

relationship with our Savior. Hopefully, then, we will be thankful to call ourselves part of the

faithful who “have not seen yet believe”.

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PRAYER LIST*

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others:

Those who are ill or in need of prayer:

Blu T., Charise L., Louis D., Kara D., John D., Maliki S., Moses S., Milani S., Silas D.,

Kayleen S., Buzz B., Kerry S., Billie C., Barb L., Norma H., Doris Mc., Craig Mc., Lisa B.,

Genevieve E., Elaine A., Adam A., Julie A., Jean M., Carole., Guillermo O., Brian T., Donna L.

Omar C., Brian T., Jamie M., Phillip N., Helmi H., Sharon S., Brett G., Laura O., Emily V., Mary

T., Mary U., Liz Mc., Steve Mc., Bill B., Suzie F., Sandy C., Ron C., Julie A., Charles A., Laura.,

Ardeth B., Evan B., Olivia L., Pat G., Erin F., Jared F., Julie R. Corrine G., Kelly, Levi Grace,

Angie W. and family, Jessica W., Pat C., Faye T., Rene R., Patricia G., Phillip M., Norman G.,

Arnold M.

For the victims and families of natural disasters around the world; for those who suffer

from chronic illnesses; for those who are caregivers for their loved ones and others.

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MILITARY LIST**

For those on deployment, in the military and their families:

Mark Bove Jr - (friend of Deborah & Harry Estep)

Tad Carson - (son of Jerry & Carolyn Carson)

Darius Crisp – (nephew of Kelly DiCicco and David Kosar)

Arianna Coleman – (niece of Kelly DiCicco and David Kosar

Ryan French - (great nephew of Jenny Miller)

John Snyder - (son of Stu & Ellie Snyder)

George - (friend of Janet & John Hallauer)

Chaplain Jim Lewis - (nephew of Fr Wayne & Marie Bond)

If the strength of this service, the beauty and peace of this church

have moved you, and you would like more information about Trinity Church, or The Episcopal Church,

please contact the parish clergy for further conversation.

Trinity Episcopal Church is an open and affirming parish celebrating life through worship, love and service to

welcome everyone just as God created them. We, strive for justice and peace among all people,

and respect the dignity of every human being.

Where ever you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome at Trinity; whether you are single, married,

divorced, separated, or partnered, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, economic

condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God strengthens the world

in the diversity of unity and love! All are welcome at God’s Table!