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EASTER DAYC O L L E C T R C I

O GOD, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the deathof the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power ofour enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live withhim in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READING:PETER BEGAN to speak to them:"I truly understand that Godshows no partiality, but in everynation anyone who fears him anddoes what is right is acceptable tohim. You know the message he sentto the people of Israel, preachingpeace by Jesus Christ—he is Lordof all. That message spreadthroughout Judea, beginning inGalilee after the baptism that Johnannounced: how God anointedJesus of Nazareth with the HolySpirit and with power; how hewent about doing good andhealing all who were oppressed bythe devil, for God was with him.

AT THAT TIME, says the Lord, Iwill be the God of all the families ofIsrael, and they shall be my people.Thus says the Lord: The peoplewho survived the sword foundgrace in the wilderness; when Israelsought for rest, the Lord appearedto him from far away. I have lovedyou with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Again I will build you,

Acts 10:34-43We are witnesses to all that he didboth in Judea and in Jerusalem.They put him to death by hanginghim on a tree; but God raised himon the third day and allowed himto appear, not to all the people butto us who were chosen by God aswitnesses, and who ate and drankwith him after he rose from thedead. He commanded us to preachto the people and to testify that heis the one ordained by God asjudge of the living and the dead.All the prophets testify about himthat everyone who believes in himreceives forgiveness of sinsthrough his name."

or Jeremiah 31:1-6and you shall be built, O virginIsrael! Again you shall take yourtambourines, and go forth in thedance of the merrymakers. Againyou shall plant vineyards on themountains of Samaria; the plantersshall plant, and shall enjoy the fruit.For there shall be a day whensentinels will call in the hill countryof Ephraim: "Come, let us go up toZion, to the Lord our God."

RefrainOn this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:11 Give thanks to the Lord, for heis good; * his mercy endures forever.

2 Let Israel now proclaim, * "Hismercy endures for ever."

li The Lord is my strength andmy song, * and he has becomemy salvation.

15 There is a sound of exultationand victory * in the tents ofthe righteous:

i6 "The right hand of the Lordhas triumphed! * the righthand of the Lord is exalted!the right hand of the Lord hastriumphed!"

171 shall not die, but live, * anddeclare the works of the Lord,

is The Lord has punished me

SECOND READING:IF YOU HAVE been raised withChrist, seek the things that areabove, where Christ is, seated at theright hand of God. Set your mindson things that are above, not on

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sorely, * but he did not handme over to death.

19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; Iwill offer thanks to the Lord.

20 "This is the gate of the Lord; *he who is righteous mayenter."

21 I will give thanks to you, foryou answered me * and havebecome my salvation.

22 The same stone which thebuilders rejected * has becomethe chief cornerstone.

23 This is the Lord 's doing, * andit is marvelous in our eyes.

24 On this day the Lord hasacted; * we will rejoice and beglad in it.

Colossians 3:1-4things that are on earth, for you havedied, and your life is hidden withChrist in God. When Christ who isyour life is revealed, then you alsowill be revealed with him in glory.

or Acts 10:34-43PETER BEGAN to speak to them: know the message he sent to the"I truly understand that God shows people of Israel, preaching peace byno partiality, but in every nation Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. Thatanyone who fears him and does what message spread throughout Judea,is right is acceptable to him. You beginning in Galilee after the

baptism that John announced: howGod anointed Jesus of Nazareth withthe Holy Spirit and with power; howhe went about doing good andhealing all who were oppressed bythe devil, for God was with him. Weare witnesses to all that he did bothin Judea and in Jerusalem. They puthim to death by hanging him on atree; but God raised him on the thirdday and allowed him to appear, not

to all the people but to us who werechosen by God as witnesses, and whoate and drank with him after he rosefrom the dead. He commanded us topreach to the people and to testifythat he is the one ordained by God asjudge of the living and the dead. Allthe prophets testify about him thateveryone who believes in himreceives forgiveness of sins throughhis name."

GOSPEL:EARLY ON THE FIRST day ofthe week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene came to the tomband saw that the stone had beenremoved from the tomb. So she ranand went to Simon Peter and theother disciple, the one whom Jesusloved, and said to them, "They havetaken the Lord out of the tomb, andwe do not know where they havelaid him." Then Peter and the otherdisciple set out and went toward thetomb. The two were runningtogether, but the other discipleoutran Peter and reached the tombfirst. He bent down to look in andsaw the linen wrappings lying there,but he did not go in. Then SimonPeter came, following him, andwent into the tomb. He saw thelinen wrappings lying there, and thecloth that had been on Jesus' head,not lying with the linen wrappingsbut rolled up in a place by itself.Then the other disciple, whoreached the tomb first, also went in,and he saw and believed; for as yetthey did not understand the scrip-

John 20:1-18ture, that he must rise from thedead. Then the disciples returned totheir homes. But Mary stoodweeping outside the tomb. As shewept, she bent over to look into thetomb; and she saw two angels inwhite, sitting where the body ofJesus had been lying, one at the headand the other at the feet. They saidto her, "Woman, why are youweeping?" She said to them, "Theyhave taken away my Lord, and I donot know where they have laidhim." When she had said this, sheturned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know thatit was Jesus. Jesus said to her,"Woman, why arc you weeping?Whom are you looking for?"Supposing him to be the gardener,she said to him, "Sir, if you havecarried him away, tell me where youhave laid him, and I will take himaway." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" Sheturned and said to him in Hebrew,"Rabbouni!" (which meansTeacher). Jesus said to her, "Do nothold on to me, because I have not

yet ascended to the Father. But go tomy brothers and say to them, 'I amascending to my Father and yourFather, to my God and your God.'"

Mary Magdalene went andannounced to the disciples, "I haveseen the Lord"; and she told themthat he had said these things to her.

AFTER THE SABBATH, as thefirst day of the week was dawning,Mary Magdalene and the otherMary went to see the tomb. Andsuddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord,descending from heaven, came androlled back the stone and sat on it.His appearance was like lightning,and his clothing white as snow. Forfear of him the guards shook andbecame like dead men. But theangel said to the women, "Do notbe afraid; I know that you arelooking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been

or Matthew 28:1-10raised, as he said. Come, see theplace where he lay. Then go quicklyand tell his disciples, 'He has beenraised from the dead, and indeedhe is going ahead of you to Galilee;there you will see him.' This is mymessage for you." So they left thetomb quickly with fear and greatjoy, and ran to tell his disciples.Suddenly Jesus met them and said,"Greetings!" And they came tohim, took hold of his feet, andworshiped him. Then Jesus said tothem, "Do not be afraid; go andtell my brothers to go to Galilee;there they will see me."

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Easter Sunday LiturgyIntroit (choir with bells) "Alleluia"

Processional Hymn #207 "Jesus Christ is Risen Today"

The Easter A cclama tion

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia

Celebrant Almighty God, to you oil hearts are open, all desires known, and from youno secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration ofyour Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnifyyour holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen

Collect of the DayAlmighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death andopened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy theday of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-givingSpirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading -- Acts 10:34-43 (See bulletin insert)

Psalm 118:1-2,14-24 (See bulletin insert)

Second Reading -- Colossians 3:1-4 (See bulletin insert)

Gradual Hymn #180 "He is risen, he is risen"

Easter Gospel Reading - Matthew 28:1-10 (See bulletin insert)

The Sermon The Rev. Liz Huskey Simmons, Interim Rector

The Nicene Creed

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.

Prayers of the People

In the power of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord, saying: Christ is risen! Alleluia.

For the whole bright earth, so lovingly created yet so compassionately redeemed, that itmay speak again of the glory and majesty of God, let us pray to the Lord.

For all nations and peoples of the earth, to whom God shows no partiality, that all maybe transformed by mercy to live together in hope, let us pray to the Lord.

For the holy church, whose life is hid with Christ in God, that in all its diversity witnessmay be made to one Lord, one faith, one baptism, let us pray to the Lord.

For all in high places of authority, for whom Christ was put to death and was raised, thatthey may be led to govern with equity and justice, bringing life to those in the shadow ofdeath, let us pray to the Lord.

for all who have been baptized and given the garments of light, that they, with thewhole church, may be witnesses to the gospel in daily life, let us pray to the Lord.

For all captives, prisoners, and those condemned to die, with whom the Holy One sharessuffering and abandonment, that they may find strength, freedom, and forgiveness, letus pray to the Lord.

For all who suffer in mind, body, or soul, for whom Christ is risen with healing in hisglorious wings, that they may be comforted, let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died and for all who grieve, that in Christ who triumphs over death

they may find light perpetual and blessed assurance, let us pray to the Lord.

For all gathered in this assembly, that we, like Mary and Peter and John, may see thetomb empty, and joyfully believing walk in newness of life, let us pray to the Lord.

Rejoicing in the risen presence of our Lord, we commend all for whom we pray andourselves to Christ, to whom we give laud and praise now and forever.

The Peace

All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you.P e o p l e A n d a l s o w i t h y o u .

Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Announcements and welcome

The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem "All Earth Rejoice with a Gladsome Voice"

The Doxology

Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer DThe people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

The Lord be with you.

Peop le And a l so w i th you .Celebrant Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, livingand true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever.

Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with yourblessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance.

Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholdingthe glory of presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and givingvoice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing(say),

Celebrant and People

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

In the spirit of Easter, the people remain standing if they are able

Then the Celebrant continuesWe acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom andlove. The Priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer on Page 372 of the Book of Common Prayer

Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death andhis descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your righthand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us,this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you.

Celebrant and PeopleWe praise you, we bless you,we give thanks to you,and we pray to you, Lord our God.

The Celebrant continues the Eucharistic prayerThrough Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty Godand Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

People and Celebrant

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 thosewho 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,

for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept.

Then is sung Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following InvitationThe Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died foryou, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

This is the Lord's table; all are welcome to it.

Communion Hymns: 178,193,199,209,210, 603

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.

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

Blessing

DismissalDeacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Hymn to Process out into the World: 208 "Alleluia! The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done"

THE EASTER LILIES and ALTAR FLOWERSARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD,

AND in loving memory of Michael Harlow by Robin Harlow; Those who have gonebefore us by Nancy Tarnai; and Jimmy & Billy by Darlene Bishop.

AND by Betsy Ross Smith, Karen Kiss, Diana Childs and Ami Fleenor.

AND in gratitude for our Interim Rector Liz by Helen Howard.

AND for ALL serving overseas and their families; and all our families;

AND for ALL those who have gone to celebrate Easter with God this last year

The Easter wreaths on the front doors are given to the Glory of God, and inthanksgiving for the wonderful ministry of the Altar Guild during this HolyWeek.

The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving for our St.Matthew's family, for our SUNDAY SCHOOL classes decorating the PaschalCandle, and for you, who are helping make this Holy Week & Easter special.

Sexton:

Organist:

Sunday School:Altar Guild directors:

Office Administrator:Wardens:

Priests:

Interim Rector:

Bishop:

ROBIN HARLOW

MARY ELLEN KOELLER

CINDY STRAGIER

MARTY THOMAS & ANN FLEENOR

JESSICA IVESALLEN TODD & TOM MARSH

The REV'Ds JOHN HOLZ, STEVE REED, LEE DAVIS,BELLA JEAN SA VINO, SHIRLEY LEE

The REV. LIZ SIMMONS

The RT REV. MARK LATTIME

Nominations for the Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna are now being accepted. Nominationforms can be found hanging in the parish hall or ask jessica in the office. forms must be turned

in by April 30th to make it to the Interior Deanery Meeting May 4-6.

The Endowment Board is accepting applications for grants to supportworship, ministry or mission outreach. The application instructions are

available in the parish hall (see the poster) or from the church office. theapplication deadline has been extended to april 21 because of easter.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru March 2017O p e r a t i n g I n c o m e ( M o n t h ) $ 1 5 , 2 7 6 (YTD) $55,183O p e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s ( 1 1 , 4 0 0 ) (41,552)T i t h e ( 2 , 9 6 2 ) (11,037)S u r p l u s / ( D e fi c i t ) $ 9 1 4 $ 2,594

Weekly offering to meet budgeted ministry needs to be: $5,884Last Sunday's offering (operating fund): $ 3,403.75PayPal donations in February $2,500

THOSE ASSISTING IN THE LITURGYYOU, The COMMUNION of SAINTS and

8 : 0 0 A M 1 0 : 3 0 A MC i n d y S t r a g i e r D e b E l y

Gary BenderA n d r e a B a c k l u n d S u s a n M i t c h e l l

Laura BenderSarah Reed

Karen Kiss

First Lesson:Psalm:Epistle:Prayers:Acolyte/Crucifer:Chalice:Altar Guild: Karen Kiss, Pat Sackinger, Helen Howard Laura Bender

We have "Wheat free" communion wafers, made with soy flour and water(containing no gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, sugar, nuts, nor corn). If you prefer toreceive a wheat-free wafer, pick up one of the colored stones on the choir stalls andvresent at the altar rail.

THIS WEEK AT ST. MATTHEW'S PARISH

2017

Sunday, April 16

Monday, April 17

Tuesday, April 18

Wednesday, April 19

Thursday, April 20Friday, April 21Saturday, April 22

Sunday, April 23

EASTER SUNDAY8:00 AM -Holy Eucharist Rite I

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II

Children's Easter Egg Hunt (right after 10:30 service)4:00 PM - Y12 Step Recovery - Parish Hall (upstairs)

OFFICE CLOSED6-9 PM - EfM - Parish Hall

10:15 AM - Staff Meeting -Library10:30 AM - Denali Center

6:45 PM-- NA 12 Step Program-Upstairs10:30 AM - Morning Eucharist & Healing Prayer

6:00 PM - Choir Practice - Parish Hall

7:00 PM -Evening Eucharist11-2:30 - Fairbanks Emblem Club State Convention

ENDOWMENT GRAND DEADLINE10:00 AM - Overeaters Anonymous - Nursery

10:00 AM - Endowment Board MeetingSecond Sunday after Easter8:00 AM -Holy Eucharist Rite I9:00 AM - Adult Education Series - "Creed"

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II4:00 PM - Y12 Step Recovery - Parish Hall (upstairs)

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