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Christ Church
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 10, 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.
When praying #togetherapart we recommend that you: actually sing the songs, and say
the responses out loud. We invite you to move your body to set your intention at
different parts, and we include the directions for sitting and standing which are ‘as you
are able’ and willing, because we welcome you just as you are. We also suggest that you
make a home altar space somewhere near the screen you watch on, or near your
telephone.
We are currently adopting the classic practice of Morning Prayer, because we are
suspending Holy Communion until it is safe to gather again. Yet the church and its
ministry continues while we are #togetherapart. 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 contact us.
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., Mark
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., Rob H., Frank D., 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: Kim J., Rebecca, Mike, and the family of
Graham Quinn.
Continuing Prayers Requested For: Rebecca, Emily W., Anna, Jack, Mike, Jane B., Nancy A., Cameron, Megan, Cheryl, Stephen, Chase, Barbara W., Katharyn H., Doris Cornish,
Lea, Irene & Dan, The Feilke family, Dave S., Jessica, Scott, Donna, Austin C., Cheryl D.,
Frank B., Bob, Gene, Baby Vincent.
Departed: Graham M. Quinn, Jr.
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
HYMN The Church's one foundation (Aurelia) vs. 1, 5 H 525
OPENING SENTENCE
The Presider says
Christ has entered, not a sanctuary made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven
itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Hebrews 9.24
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. Christ is risen. O come let us worship. Alleluia.
HYMN OF PRAISE Christ our Passover (Vaughan Williams) (Sine Nomine) WLP 880
PSALM: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
1In you, O LORD, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; *
deliver me in your righteousness.
2Incline your ear to me; *
make haste to deliver me.
3Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; *
for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.
4Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *
for you are my tower of strength.
5Into your hands I commend my spirit, *
for you have redeemed me, O LORD, O God of truth.
15My times are in your hand; *
rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
16Make your face to shine upon your servant, *
and in your lovingkindness save me.
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 7:55-60
The people sit.
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
55Filled with the Holy Spirit, [Stephen] gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus
standing at the right hand of God. 56“Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of
Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all
rushed together against him. 58Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and
the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59While they were stoning
Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud
voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Silence may follow.
HYMN Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life (The Call) (H 487)
SECOND READING: John 14.1-14
The people sit.
A Reading from the Gospel according to John.
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my
Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I
go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and
will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way
to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are
going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my
Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him,
“Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has
seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe
that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak
on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the
Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works
themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I
do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do
whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name
you ask me for anything, I will do it.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Silence may follow.
HOMILY
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, 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,
forever and ever. Amen.
INTERCESSIONS
Let us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety:
For all who are affected by coronavirus, through illness or isolation or crowding or anxiety,
that they may find relief and recovery: Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.
For those who are guiding our nation and the world during this pandemic,
and for those shaping public opinion, that they may speak truth and encourage wise choices:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.
For doctors, nurses, hospital staff and medical researchers,
For those serving in the military and as first responders (names of those serving),
Sustain them in their commitment, and lead them in their duties that all will be attended to with
compassion : Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.
For the vulnerable and the fearful, for the gravely ill and the dying, especially
(names of those on our prayer list, remembrance of those who have died)
that they may know your comfort and peace: Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.
We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen.
FIRST COLLECT
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son
Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the
way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
SECOND COLLECT
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son
Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the
way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THIRD COLLECT (MOTHER’S DAY)
Gathering God, thank you for the loving-kindness of all mothers, those who have held us,
blessed us, and taught us, in whatever manner or relationship we found them. Be with those who
are grieving or struggling with the remembrances of this day. Let your mercy be present
in every space and home, and help your church have the arms to welcome all whom you send for
us to steadfastly care for; we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ who told us that God desires to
gather us like a mother hen, with all her beloved under her tender wings. 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.
OFFERTORY REMINDER AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
CLOSING HYMN We all are one in mission (Nyland) vs. 1, 3, 4 WLP 778
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
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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:
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.
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.
Participate in the Pentecost Service- Looking for three more parishioners to record themselves
saying a sentence of a passage for a Pentecost video. Contact Mackenzie ASAP if you are
willing, thanks!
Bible 101 Series- Beginning May 13th and continuing Wednesday Evenings, 6:00pm via Zoom.
All persons welcome; invite your friends!
Hogwarts Digital Escape Room- May 12th at 6:30pm on Zoom. Please RSVP with Mackenzie.
All ages of Harry Potter fans and welcome to be part of the escape team.
Family Game Night- Intended for Elementary and Middle School aged kids and their families.
Zoom together at 6:30 on May 19th for games, challenges, and trivia. Please RSVP with
Mackenzie.
Pinwheels for Pentecost- Let’s make and safely share pinwheels noted or decorated with the
gifts of the Spirit you need most right now. Please share at least one of your pinwheels with the
church- we would love to decorate the nave with pinwheels for Sunday May 31st.
Collecting Masks- If you are capable and willing to sew masks, we are collecting them to
distribute to parishioners and our greater community. We have fabric for pick-up if needed.
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