All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Welcoming all

Celebrating God’s grace

Equipping the saints

Serving the world

Second Sunday of Easter

April 8, 2018

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Prelude

Introit All Saints’ Handbell Choir, Benediction/Responses

Entrance Hymn All stand, as able. Hymnal 1982, Hymn #492

Opening Acclamation

Presider Alleluia, Christ is risen!

People Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Gloria in Excelsis Remain standing and sing. The Hymnal 1982, S 278

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The Collect of the Day

Presider The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Presider Let us pray.

The presider says the Collect.

People Amen.

The Lessons The people sit.

The New Testament Scripture Acts 4:32-35

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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PSALM The people remain seated Psalm 133

Antiphon Sung by all

Choir

1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, *

when brethren live together in unity!

2 It is like fine oil upon the head *

that runs down upon the beard,

3 Upon the beard of Aaron, *

and runs down upon the collar of his robe.

All sing the antiphon

4 It is like the dew of Hermon *

that falls upon the hills of Zion.

5 For there the Lord has ordained the blessing: *

life for evermore.

All sing the antiphon

The Epistle Scripture 1 John 1:1-2:2

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn All stand as able. 1982 Hymnal, Hymn #195

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.

After the Gospel, the Gospeller says;

The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The Sermon The people sit. The Rev. Carren Sheldon

The Nicene Creed All stand, as able.

All 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.

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The Prayers of the People All remain standing. Form VI, BCP, p 392

The Leader and People pray responsively

Intercessor In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

Intercessor For all people in their daily life and work;

People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who

are alone.

Intercessor For this community, the nation, and the world;

People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Intercessor For the just and proper use of your creation;

People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Intercessor For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;

People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the

needy.

Intercessor For the peace and the unity of the Church of God;

People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Intercessor For our Bishop Barry; and all bishops and other ministers;

People For all who serve God in his Church.

Intercessor For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions

Intercessor Hear us, Lord;

People For your mercy is great.

Intercessor We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence

The People may add their own thanksgivings

Intercessor We will exalt you, O God our King;

People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Intercessor We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in

your eternal kingdom.

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Silence

The People may add their own petitions

Intercessor Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;

People Who put their trust in you.

Intercessor We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

All Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;

in your compassion forgive us our sins,

known and unknown,

things done and left undone;

and so uphold us by your Spirit

that we may live and serve you in newness of life,

to the honor and glory of your Name;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Presider concludes with an absolution.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins

through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness,

and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

Amen.

The Peace

Presider The peace of Christ be always with you.

People And also with you.

We greet one another in the name of the Lord.

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Offertory Anthem All stay seated What Wondrous Love is This?

The Great Thanksgiving All stand, as able. BCP, p361

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.

After a Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer, the congregation sings,

Sanctus and Benedictus The Hymnal 1982, S 125

The Presider continues, then saying “We acclaim you, O Christ”:

Presider and People

Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

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The Presider continues the Eucharist Prayer, finally saying:

We worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.

All Blessed are you now and forever. AMEN.

The Presider invites the congregation to sing:

The Lord’s Prayer People and Presider The Hymnal 1982, S 150

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The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

The Fraction Hymn All Sing S 154

The Distribution of Communion

All who are drawn to God in Christ are welcome at God’s Table.

Gluten Free wafers are available. If you have never received Communion before, watch

your neighbors, and please speak to a clergy person or parish leader after church for more

information about belonging.

Communion Hymn 1982 Hymnal, Hymn #242

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Post-communion Prayer All stand, as able.

Presider Let us pray.

All God of abundance,

you have fed us

with the bread of life and cup of salvation;

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 your redeeming love to the world

and continue for ever

in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Announcements, Special Blessings, Offerings & Thanksgivings

Those who wish to make a special offering, and/or receive a special blessing

are invited to come forward. We conclude with the following prayers:

All O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your

servants. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen

their trust in your goodness every day of their lives.

The Final Blessing Remain standing.

The Presider blesses the assembly;

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 blessings of God Almighty, the Father, the Son,

and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.

Amen.

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Retiring Procession The 1982 Hymnal, Hymn #787

The Dismissal

Presider Let us bless the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Postlude

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