Christ Church

The Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:00 AM

The Reverend Jane Gober

Janet Kaido, Organist and Choir Director

Mackenzie Alexander, Director of Youth Ministry

Church Office 610-521-1626

104 Nevin St. Ridley Park, PA 19078

www.ChristChurchRidleyPark.org

We welcome you today, and always, just as you are: content or wiggly, confused or

confident. In this bulletin the whole congregation says the texts in bold. Page numbers

refer to the Book of Common Prayer, which is the smaller black book, however

everything you would need for this service is in this bulletin. Hymns listed with just a

number are found in the RED hymnal. All directions for sitting and standing are ‘as you

are able’, because we welcome you just as you are.

If you need assistance of any kind, ask a neighbor or an usher.

We share Holy Communion every Sunday that we can, and we invite all Christians to

share in this mystery given by Jesus to all his people across time and planet. If you

would like to know more about Christ Church and how we practice the Christian faith in

this time and place, we invite you to fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate.

Military Service:

U.S. Army Richard W., Eric C., Michael S., Chris W., Mark R., Michael B.

U.S. Navy Marshal N., Nicole G., Joshua R.

U.S. Air Force David B., Tony G.

U.S. Marine Corps Timothy N., Jerome S., William S., Austin

U.S.M.C. Reserve Neil S., Rob

National Guard Evan H., James R., Robert W.

First Responders: Jim N., Marc H., Tom H., Joan H., David III, Michael D., Marianna,

Aaron K., Josh P., Doug C., Art R., Lee E., Jesse F., Mitchell H., Wayne M.

This Week’s Prayers Requested For: Emily W., Mike, the family of Michael Trinder,

our young people preparing for Confirmation, and the staff of the Diocese of

Pennsylvania.

Continuing Prayers Requested For: Jane B., Nancy A., Cameron, Megan, Cheryl,

Stephen, Chase Smith, Barbara W., Katharyn H., Doris Cornish, Lea, Irene & Dan, The Feilke

family, Dave S., Jessica, Scott Hogan, Austin C., Cheryl D., Frank B., Bob, Gene, Baby

Vincent.

Departed: Michael Trinder

Names will remain on the continuing prayer list for a four-week period. If we do not hear

from you, we will assume that prayers have been answered

PRELUDE

Now the Green Blade Rises Alan Viner

OPENING HYMN Now the green blade riseth vs. 1 - 3 H 204

OPENING SENTENCE

The Presider says

Alleluia! Christ is risen.

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

The Invitatory and Psalter

VERSICLE

All stand

Presider Lord, open our lips.

People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Presider and People

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is

now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

ANTIPHON

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

VENITE WLP 880 Christ our Passover WLP 880

PSALM: Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17

1I love the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, *

because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.

2The cords of death entangled me;

the grip of the grave took hold of me; *

I came to grief and sorrow.

3Then I called upon the Name of the LORD: *

“O LORD, I pray you, save my life.”

10How shall I repay the LORD *

for all the good things he has done for me?

11I will lift up the cup of salvation *

and call upon the Name of the LORD.

12I will fulfill my vows to the LORD *

in the presence of all his people.

13Precious in the sight of the LORD *

is the death of his servants.

14O LORD, I am your servant; *

I am your servant and the child of your handmaid;

you have freed me from my bonds.

15I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving *

and call upon the Name of the LORD.

16I will fulfill my vows to the LORD *

in the presence of all his people,

17In the courts of the LORD‘s house, *

in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.

Hallelujah!

At the end of the Psalm is sung or said

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Lessons

FIRST READING: Acts 2:14a, 36-41

The people sit.

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

14aPeter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed [the crowd], 36“Therefore let the

entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this

Jesus whom you crucified.”

37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other

apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” 38Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every

one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive

the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far

away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” 40And he testified with many other

arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41So those

who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were

added.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Silence may follow.

FIRST CANTICLE

Canticle 12: A Song of Creation

Invocation

Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

I The Cosmic Order

Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord, *

O heavens and all waters above the heavens.

Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew, *

all winds and fire and heat.

Winter and summer, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold, *

drops of dew and flakes of snow.

Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

Glorify the Lord, O nights and days, *

O shining light and enfolding dark.

Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

Doxology

Let us glorify the Lord: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

SECOND READING: 1 Peter 1:17-23

The people sit.

A Reading from the First letter of Peter.

17If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live

in reverent fear during the time of your exile. 18You know that you were ransomed from the futile

ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, 19but with the

precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. 20He was destined before

the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. 21Through him

you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your

faith and hope are set on God.

22Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have

genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. 23You have been born anew, not of

perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

THIRD READING: Luke 24:13-35

The people sit.

A Reading from Luke.

13Now on that same day two of [the disciples] were going to a village called Emmaus, about

seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and talking with each other about all these things that had

happened. 15While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with

them, 16but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17And he said to them, “What are you

discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. 18Then one of

them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who

does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” 19He asked them, “What

things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed

and word before God and all the people, 20and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over

to be condemned to death and crucified him. 21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem

Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. 22Moreover,

some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, 23and when

they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of

angels who said that he was alive. 24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found

it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” 25Then he said to them, “Oh, how

foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! 26Was it not

necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” 27Then

beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all

the scriptures.

28As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were

going on. 29But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and

the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30When he was at the table with

them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened,

and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. 32They said to each other, “Were not

our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the

scriptures to us?” 33That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the

eleven and their companions gathered together. 34They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed,

and he has appeared to Simon!” 35Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had

been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Silence may follow.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED

Presider and People together, all standing.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers

SALUTATION

The people stand or kneel

Presider The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Presider Let us pray.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Presider and People

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done, on earth as 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.

Christ is present with us, in us and through us. In faith let us offer the prayers of our hearts, as we

set our trust and hope on God, saying: We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon

your holy Name.

For the Church universal, give her strength and forbearance as she navigates new and non-

traditional ways to be the Gospel and to be present to those in our communities. Help all of us

understand that our buildings are not the church, but the foundation which grounds us and from

whence we are sent to minister. We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your

holy Name. For the leaders of the world, especially countries hardest hit by COVID-19, that may seek out

and find the resources to help their countries deal with the pandemic in healthy and life

sustaining ways. We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name. For the president and the leaders of our country, that they may find the strength to lead with

compassion and empathy for all our citizens, regardless of; disability, age, ethnicity, socio-

economic standing, whom they love or where they live. We offer you the sacrifice of

thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name.

For those who have contracted the COVID virus, those in isolation/quarantine, for their families

and for those that live in a state of anxiety and fear because of it.

We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name. For the people on the front lines: police, firefighters, EMT’s, doctors, nurses, and all hospital

staff that are putting themselves at risk to minister to the sick in ways that they have never

imagined; and for those seeking a cure. Names of those serving in military and as first

responders. We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name. For the people that are usually forgotten but that are sustaining us now; grocery store clerks,

truckers, farmers and laborers, that are being challenged to meet the needs of a society filled with

fear, angst and a tendency towards hoarding. We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and

call upon your holy Name. We pray for the children who are displaced by no school, for the parents that are trying to cope,

for those that are taking care of their younger siblings and trying to school themselves. For the

teachers that are having to teach in ways for which they were never trained. We offer you the

sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name. For those that are finding their close quarters smaller than they realized and for those households

where tensions may be running high. For all who live alone and find themselves completely cut

off from human touch and face to face relationships. We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving;

and call upon your holy Name. We pray for those who find themselves unemployed and those who have lost their financial

security; and those who have had their jobs put on hold. We offer you the sacrifice of

thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name. For all who are sick for any reason and who may be being forgotten. Names on our prayer

list. We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name.

For all that have died from the spread of this virus, may they find themselves in a place of light

and peace, freed from the bonds of this earthy life, and may their families find consolation

knowing their loved ones are wrapped in your embrace.

We remember today (names of those in Memorial and recently died)

We offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name.

For all that we now name, either silently or aloud: … (a period of silence) ………… We offer

you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; and call upon your holy Name.

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies,

look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of

souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST COLLECT

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open

the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns

with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

SECOND COLLECT

God of the present moment, God, who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart;

bring hope and courage to your people as we wait in uncertainty. Bring hope that you will make

us equal to whatever lies ahead. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided, and the

obedience to refrain from what must be avoided for the wellbeing of all; for your will is health

and wholeness; you are God, and we need You. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

BIRTHDAY; ANNIVERSARY; MILESTONE PRAYER

O God, our times are in your hand. Look with favor on your servants who celebrate birthdays

and anniversaries these weeks, as they continue the journey of their lives. Grant that they may

grow in wisdom and grace and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING

Presider and People

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks

for all your goodness and loving-kindness

to us and to all whom you have made.

We bless you for our creation, preservation,

and all the blessings of this life;

but above all for your immeasurable love

in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

not only with our lips, but in our lives,

by giving up our selves to your service,

and by walking before you

in holiness and righteousness all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

HYMN The day of resurrection (Ellacombe) vs. 1 – 2 H 210

CONCLUDING VERSICLE

Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.

CONCLUDING SENTENCE

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be

with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

POSTLUDE: The Day of Resurrection Alfred V. Fedak

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CCRP EVENTS & INFORMATION

Whoever you are, for whatever draws you to join Christ Church today, we are glad you are here. If

you would like to learn more about how to connect and grow through the ministries of the Episcopal

Church in this region, and Christ Church, Ridley Park, please send us an email:

office@christchurchridleypark.org.

Coffee Hour Today! After service at 10:30am you are invited to join CCRP's first virtual coffee

hour. Zoom access information is available in the Friday parish-wide email. You can either video call

in from a phone or computer with a camera, or call-in with a phone.

Safety In practicing safety and kindness for the health of the parish, please wear a mask if you need

to enter the church building. Thank you.

Bible 101 Series- Guided by Rev. Jane and the Bible Project videos these series would begin next

Wednesday evening if there is enough interest. Please take the poll in the Friday email or contact

Mackenzie if you would participate.

Noonday Prayer Leaders wanted- All you need is a phone or computer with a camera! You do not

even have to be in the video, you can choose another focal point. You may be as simple or creative as

you want and use BCP page 103 as your guide. They will be prerecorded and scheduled to post on

our Facebook page. Contact Mackenzie if you are willing to lead.

Rite Questions- Mondays at 5:45pm on Zoom.

Weekly E-mail: If you are interested in receiving the Christ Church Weekly Email, please sign up

at www.christchurchridleypark.org (under CONNECT) or leave your name and email address with

the office.

Giving- Even outside of our church building, we are the church together and our ministry together

continues. Therefore, we ask you to continue your practice of giving. There are three ways to give

and uphold the ministry of CCRP:

1. Snail Mail- send it in your offering and pledges to our office or drop it in the mail box

2. Our website, christchurchridleypark.org/, have a button on the upper right hand of our menu

labeled "give" that will take you to our online giving page.

3. Set-up automatic payments with your bank.

Youth Group Gatherings:

Sundays 1pm on Zoom for a group discussion; Wednesday 2pm on Zoom for a mid-week 30-minute

mind break with games; Small Group- Once a week check-in for those who would like more time to

connect

MONTHLY MEETINGS: Meeting virtually- when needed

Finance – 2nd Thursday at 7 pm

Outreach – 3rd Sunday at 11:15 am

Property– 3rd Wednesday of the month

Vestry – 3rd Thursday of the month

Youth Council – 1st Tuesday of the month