THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II

The Third Sunday in Lent March 24, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.

Large print readings and assistive listening devices can be found at the entrance of the church. You are encouraged to use the time before the service

begins for quiet prayer. Our service begins on p. 351 of the red Book of Common Prayer.

THE WORD OF GOD

Tower Bells Voluntary Peter Hurford (1930-2019) Two Chorale Preludes Caswall (Wem in Leidenstagen) On a Rouen Church Melody At the Procession: Hymn 387 Magdalen College Opening Acclamation BCP, p. 351

Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. People His mercy endures for ever.

The Decalogue BCP, p. 350

Setting: Howard Galley (1929-1993)

Sentence of Scripture BCP, p. 351

Confession of Sin & Absolution BCP, p. 352

Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15 Bible, p. 44

The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 63 v. 1-8 Chant: Plainsong, tone VIII

The choir introduces the antiphon, and the congregation repeats.

1  O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you; * my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you, as in a barren and dry land where there is no water. 2 Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place, * that I might behold your power and your glory. 3 For your loving-kindness is better than life itself; * my lips shall give you praise. 4 So will I bless you as long as I live * and lift up my hands in your Name. 5 My soul is content, as with marrow and fatness, * and my mouth praises you with joyful lips, 6 When I remember you upon my bed, * and meditate on you in the night watches. 7 For you have been my helper, * and under the shadow of your wings I will rejoice. 8 My soul clings to you; * your right hand holds me fast. (Antiphon, sung by all) Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Bible, p. 931

The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn 648 Go Down, Moses

Gospel Lesson: Luke 13:1-9 Bible, p. 848

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel, the Reader says

The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. Claire Brown

Nicene Creed BCP, p. 358

O God, you are my God; ea ger- ly- I seek you.

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Prayers of the People At the end of each petition, the intercessor says

Lord, in your mercy, People Hear our prayer.

When the Intercessor invites us, please join in praying aloud the first names of those on the prayer list who are ill and in distress: Catherine, Jill, Kay, Bud and Rona, Rusty, Patrick, Ellen, Shirley, Woody, Carol, Jennifer, Dick, Harry, Tom and Narney, Joe, Barb, Elizabeth, Connie, Rosalyn, and Cathy. The Peace (Please stand.) BCP, p. 360

Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Anthem at the Offertory Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! 

Return, O holy dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast.

So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. (William Cowper)

Presentation Hymn 649 Dickinson College

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP, p. 361

Sursum Corda

The Celebrant continues …and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus & Benedictus

Setting: New Plainsong Mass, David Hurd (b. 1950) Blue Hymnal S 124.

The Celebrant continues

The Celebrant continues …in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

The Lord’s Prayer BCP, p. 364

The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then all sing:

Setting: New Plainsong Mass, David Hurd (b. 1950). Blue Hymnal S 161.

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At the Communion (sung by the choir) Mode I The sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young: even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be alway praising thee. (The English Gradual)

Hymn 439 (sung by all) Wondrous Love

Anthem (sung by the choir) Peter Hurford (1930-2019) Litany to the Holy Spirit

In the hour of my distress,  When temptations me oppress,  And when I my sins confess,           Sweet Spirit, comfort me! 

When I lie within my bed,  Sick in heart and sick in head,  And with doubts discomforted,           Sweet Spirit, comfort me! 

When the house doth sigh and weep,  And the world is drown'd in sleep,  Yet mine eyes the watch do keep,           Sweet Spirit, comfort me!  (Robert Herrick)

Hymn 685 (sung by all) Toplady

Sending of Eucharistic Visitors

Celebrant We send you out bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. People We who are many are one body, for we share one bread and one cup.

Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant and People Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Solemn Prayer over the People (kneeling) Deacon Bow down before the Lord. The Celebrant prays, and the people respond “Amen.” At the Procession: Hymn 392 Vineyard Haven

Dismissal

The Deacon says the dismissal.

People Thanks be to God.

Voluntary Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Fantasia in C minor, BWV 562

A Note About Communion All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Baptized Christians, regardless of denomination or age, are invited to receive Holy Communion. If you prefer to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. If accessing the altar platform is difficult for you, you may receive communion on the floor level by going around through the side gate and standing at the side of the altar platform. Gluten free wafers are available. Please ask the member of the clergy who is distributing communion to you.

Serving in Today’s Liturgy Vergers: Bo Hixson, Jill Cavan Lectors: John Leuhrs, Ann Woody, David Padilla Eucharistic Ministers: John Woody, Trip Smith, Lynn Hodge Acolytes: Henry Whitaker, Logan Miller, Hayden Sewell Ushers: Scott Shaw, Russ Craig, Terry Siler, Curt Hodge, Barbara Seals Greeters: Judy Eiselstein, Brenda Nunn, Kerry Blohm, Bruce Blohm Oblation Bearers: Frank Williamson, Spring Kurtz Altar Guild: Rebecca and Terry Siler, Ellie Johnson Tower Bells: Tony Smalley Audio and Video: Sean Terry, Josh Thompson

Birthdays This Week Please make sure your member profile is up-to-date in ACS or with Claire Broome in the Church Office if you’d like your birthday included in the future (no year necessary). Bo Armstrong, Catherine Bailey, Ed Barels, Caragh Boyles, Catherine Cansler, Virginia Cofer, Natasha Durst, Gretchen Edmiston, Carolyn Evans, Angeline Gardner, Mary Claire Graham, Brenda Gwin, Ashley Harp, Christopher Hooke, Grayson Huckabay, Jenny Johnston, Nella Jones, Tom Kale, Ian Mahone, Rosalyn McNeel, Felix Miller, Callie Montgomery, Brad Pope, Cole Porter, Potter Posey, Elizabeth Ragland, Kimball Richardson, Robyn Richardson, Adeline Smith, Cindy Stanford, Ricky Supan, Thatch Thatcher, Hawthorne Thomas, Stephanie Vachon, Laura Williams.

Sunday Parking at St. Paul’s The Republic parking deck across Pine St (under the Republic/Walden Club Building) is now available on Sunday mornings - free of charge! You will not need to pay any machine/person. If you need assistance, use the call button at the exit. Enter the garage at the Republic Centre's entrance at 633 Chestnut Street, then follow the St. Paul's signs through the gate. If the bottom floor is full, go through the next gate to a higher floor.

Parish Prayer List We pray for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Brian, our Bishop, for our parish clergy and seminarians. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville; Trinity, Pierre, SD; and for our sister congregations, Olivet Baptist Church and St. Paul’s AME Church.

We pray for Donald, our President; for the Congress and the Supreme Court; for Bill, our Governor, and Andy, our Mayor; and for all who hold positions of public trust.

We pray for the members of our Armed Forces, for first responders, and for all who work to protect and defend us, especially Margaret Cleary Dean, John Gwin, III, Jim Hinds, Caldwell Huckabay, Jr., Tai Lee, David Lewis, Natalie Harper Miller, Erin Powell, Wil Powell, Josh Richmond, John Ralston, Wyatt Smith, John Sweeney, John Thomas Weaver, Frank Weisser, Josh Worley, Jenny and John Wright, Aaron Yeargan, Harrison, and Chip.

We pray for the ill and distressed, especially Catherine, Jill Cavan, Kay Coffelt, Bud & Rona Crevasse, Rusty Dozier, Patrick Elb, Ellen Geeslin,

Shirley Haley, Woody Kennedy, Carol Middleton, Jennifer Nicely, Dick Odle, Harry Powell, Tom and Narney Raulston, Joe Raulston, Barb Schroeder, Elizabeth Spratlin, Connie Stohler, Rosalyn Vogel, and Cathy Watson.

We pray for those on our long term prayer list, especially Carl and Irene Ash, Dorrance Belin, Bill Winburn Boleman, Sam Boney, Jerold Call, Risa Carroll, Frann Coleman, Winship Durrett, Doug & Connie Emenecker, Pansy Fagan, Cheryl Fine, Mary Catherine Gifford, Ernestine Hawkins, Mary Jeffrey, Bob Kimbro, Wren Lewis, Melissa Martin, Brent Mason, Felix Miller, Lynn Perryman, Joe & Liz Pratt, Jim & Carldine Rox, Debbie Schellie, Darlene Scogin, Erin Smith, Diane Walton, Steve Witt, and Robert Wright.

We pray for the unemployed and the underemployed.

We pray for those who are longing for children, and those who are expecting the arrival of a child, especially Morgan and Michael Easley, Josh and Erin Worthington, Rev. Claire Brown and Austin Sauerbrei, Amy and Jim Hinds, Rob and Rhett Bentley, Chris and Kelly Etchells, Keri and Patrick Elb, and Spencer and Hailey Tielkemeier.

We pray for all who have died. We are called as a community to pray with and for one another, and we invite you to submit requests for our parish prayer list. In order to keep the list up-to-date and to facilitate the intentionality with which we pray, we will print names for one month, unless otherwise requested. If you would like for someone to remain on the prayer list for more (or less) than one month, please call the Church Office or email cbroome@stpaulschatt.org.

SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 305 West Seventh Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423) 266-8195 • www.stpaulschatt.org Our website includes livestreaming of our Sunday 10:30 Eucharist.

The Rt. Rev. Brian Lee Cole, Bishop of East Tennessee The Rev. Bradford G. Whitaker, Rector The Rev. Joseph R. Woodfin, Associate Rector The Rev. A. Claire Brown, Curate The Rev. Suzanne Burch, Deacon Paul Thomas, Director of Music Brandon Hudson and Murdock Jones, Seminarians Hope Hutchins, Minister to Children, Families, and Youth Rachel Broughton, Children's Ministry Assistant Natasha Durst and Jessica Crutchfield, Membership, Parish Life, and Stewardship Janet Hale, Pastoral Minister and Adult Handbell Choir Director Andrea Spraggins, Assistant Director of Children’s Music Connie Bryson, CPA, Financial Administrator Claire Broome, Parish Administrator Jenny Nalley Boyd, Communications and Publications Patty Brigham, Facilities Coordinator Ron Pilcher, Calvin Yearby, Alyssa Roberts, Sextons

Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. Psalms from The Book of Common Prayer are used by permission. Music is reprinted by permission of RiteSong and OneLicense A-717820.