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Fifth Sunday in Lent

April 7, 2019

8:45 a.m.

Announcements

Processional Song Who You Say I Am

Verse 1 Who am I that the highest King

Would welcome me

I was lost but He brought me in

Oh His love for me

Oh His love for me

Chorus 1 Who the Son sets free

Oh is free indeed

I'm a child of God

Yes I am

Verse 2 Free at last

He has ransomed me

His grace runs deep

While I was a slave to sin

Jesus died for me

Yes He died for me

Chorus 2 In my Father's house

There's a place for me

I'm a child of God

Yes I am

Bridge I am chosen not forsaken

I am who You say I am

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You are for me not against me

I am who You say I am

TAG (Oh) (Yes) I am who You say I am

CCLI Song # 7102401 Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan

Penitential Order BCP 351

Song of Praise

Collect of the Day BCP 219

First Reading Isaiah 43:16-21

All sit.

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.

Remain seated.

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Second Reading Philippians 3:4b-14

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.

Sequence Song Create in me a Clean Heart

Chorus

Create in me a clean heart:

create in me a clean heart:

Create in me a clean heart O God

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Holy Gospel John 12:1-8

All stand.

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."

Homily The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story

Nicene Creed BCP p. 358

Prayers of the People BCP p. 387

Confession of Sin BCP p. 360

Peace

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Anniversary Prayer

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 fall;

and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide

all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Offertory Anthem Let the Words of My Mouth

Offering Offering Paul Baloche

Chorus

I bring an offering

Of worship to my King

No one on earth deserves

The praises that I sing

Jesus, may You receive

The honor that You're due

O Lord, I bring an offering to You

I bring an offering to You (3x)

Great Thanksgiving BCP 361

Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

Breaking of the Bread BCP 364

Communion Song Behold (then sings my soul)

Postcommunion Prayer BCP 366

Solemn Prayer for Lent

Processional Song

Dismissal

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Welcome to St Mary’s

We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any

baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy

Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more

information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew

or the Guest Book in the entryway.

The Mission of our Parish

We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives

into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of

Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.

Clergy Staff

The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.

The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector

Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon

Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon

Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon

General Contact Information

Email: office@stmarysedmond.org

Website: www.stmarysedmond.org

Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855

Morning Prayer

Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Sunday Worship Schedule

7:30 a.m. Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language

8:45 a.m. Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy

11:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral Liturgy

(Nursery available from 8:30 to 12:30)

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Holy Week Schedules

April 14—Palm Sunday

7:30 a.m. Gather in the Parish Hall at 7:20 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Gather at Shannon Miller Park at 10:20 a.m.

(Nursery available beginning 10:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.)

Thursday, April 18— Maundy Thursday

7:00 p.m. Holy Communion

8:00 p.m. The Watch begins in the Chapel

(Nursery available beginning 6:45 p.m.)

Friday, April 19—Good Friday

12:00 p.m. Good Friday service

7:00 p.m. Our youth will present the Stations of the Cross

Nursery available beginning 6:45 p.m.)

Saturday, April 20—Easter Vigil

8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil

(Nursery available beginning 8:15 a.m.)

Sunday, April 21—Easter Sunday

7:30 a.m. Rite I liturgy with Chancel Choir

8:45 a.m. Rite II liturgy with Praise Ensemble

10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

11:00 a.m. Rite II liturgy with Chancel Choir

(Nursery available beginning 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.)

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Stewardship

In January, we reported that we had $350,000.00 in pledges. We now have

$361,000.00 However, we are running 25% behind on 2019 pledge

receipts. Can you help us catch up?

The Vestry worked hard to present a balanced budget at our Annual

Meeting. Our success in balancing our budget and supporting our

ministries depends on all of us doing what we said we would do in a

timelier manner. “Let’s try to get back on track".

St. Mary’s website

Downloadable Bulletins

The 8:45 and 11:00 am weekly service bulletin is available on the front

page of our website: http://www.stmarysedmond.org. Now you can use

your tablet or smart phone if you prefer that over our paper bulletins. Just

know that the wifi at the church is limited, so you may want to use your

device data or download the bulletin from home before the service.

eNewsletter Signup

In order to stay informed of church activities and other information that

needs to be shared with each other, you can sign up on St. Mary’s website

https://www.stmarysedmond.org. Scroll down the page and click on

eNewsletter signup.

Click on the tabs on the website to stay informed with updated news, the

monthly Magnificat, Mission & Ministries, Vestry News, or the capability

to donate with paypal.

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

We Especially Pray for the Church of Church in Ireland and

Archbishop of Ireland, All Souls’ in Oklahoma City, our diocese,

our parish, and for our school.

For those in need

We pray for Andrew, Steve, Jerry, Christina, Noel, Roger, Mary

Beth, Michael, Guy, Tripti, Avery, Patti, Joan, the families of Brian

Land, Kay Lynn Sturm, Nancy Bailey, Tom Davey, and Cheryl

Hensch.

For our troops on active duty

Chris, Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach

For those who have died

Brian Land

Kay Lynn Sturm

Nancy Bailey

Tom Davey

Cheryl Hensch

Lenten Soup and Study Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 10

Soup – 5:30 – 6:15

Study – 6:15 – 7:30

• Isaiah 50:4-9a

• Philippians 2:5-11

• Luke 22:14-23:56

“Build a Sermon” – We will cover lessons for the upcoming Sundays.

This week’s readings, Palm Sunday, April 14.

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This Week at St. Mary’s:

Sunday, April 7 Fifth Sunday in Lent

7:30 AM Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language

8:45 AM Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy

10:00 AM Wired Word – Middle Room East Hallway

10:00 AM Good Book Club – Room 2 West Hallway

11:00 AM Eucharist with Choral Liturgy

(nursery provided 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM)

Monday, April 8

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall

6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury House

7:00 PM EFM – Library

Tuesday, April 9

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

Wednesday, April 10

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

9:30 AM Pillowcases Ministry – Room 2

3:30 PM Girl Scouts – Room 2

5:30 PM Lenten Soup and Study – Parish Hall

6:15 PM Youth Group – Canterbury House

6:30 PM Choir Practice – Choir Room

Thursday, April 11

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

9:30 AM Bible Study – Room 2

1:00 PM Ladies’ Bridge – Parish Hall

5:30 PM Kappa Kappa Iota – Parish Hall

6:30 PM Mother of Multiples – Room 2

Friday, April 12

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

6:30 PM Whole in One - TBD

Saturday, April 13

Offices closed

4:00 PM Troop 1 Chili Supper – Parish Hall and Canterbury

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The Watch

Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell us that Jesus took his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray after they had eaten the Passover meal. He intended for them to watch with him. The story varies from gospel to gospel, but the bottom line is this: After Jesus moved aside by himself to pray, the disciples were overcome by sleep, leaving Jesus by himself.

We have a tradition at St. Mary's that allows us to watch with Jesus for an hour during the night that follows our Maundy Thursday liturgy. A garden is set up in the Chapel for those who desire to

meditate, pray, or read with Jesus. The Watch

begins at approximately 8:00 p.m. and concludes on Good Friday at 11:00 a.m.

You will find a sign up sheet posted in the Nar-thex on the Nursery Window. If you would like to call the office to have your name added to the list, you are welcome to do so.

The number is 341-3855.

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Lent Madness

Forward Movement Publications offers a wonderful way to work your

way through Lent. Lent Madness is modeled after the NCAA's March

Madness basketball tournament. Lent Madness pits Saint verses Saint

throughout the season until one Saint emerges as the sole survivor, holding

the Golden Halo.

You get to vote. It is a great way to become acquainted with the church's

history.

Follow the link or copy in your browser to find out more about Lent

Madness and to print off the bracket: https://www.lentmadness.org/ or

follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lentmadness

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St. Mary’s Garden News

Easter Flowers 2019

Remember a loved one on the Altar, Easter, April 21, 2019

Given by (Name): _____________________________________

Current address: _______________________________________

Telephone number: ____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________

In Honor of: __________________________________________

In Memory of: ________________________________________

In Thanksgiving for: ___________________________________

Please print neatly on this form and return to the office or mail with

your donation to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 325 East First Street,

Edmond, OK. 73034. In the alternative, you may fill out the pew

envelope and place it in the offering plate.

Please make checks payable to: St. Mary's Episcopal Church and on

the memo line, print: "Easter Altar Flowers".

For more information, contact Diane Wilson at 405-509-0784 or email,

dshely1954@yahoo.com.

DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE

SPECIAL EASTER BULLETIN IS: TODAY

Attention: St. Mary’s will not have any Sunday Altar Flowers during

the Lenten Season, March 10—April 7. Please contact Diane Wilson if

you have any questions or special requests during this time period.

The Flower Guild is looking for volunteers to help prepare

decorations for Holy Week. The dates for decorating are every

day April 10th through April 20th. If you are available to help

any time on the above dates, please contact Diane Wilson (405)

509-0784 or dianewilson2013@yahoo.com