St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Lewes, Delaware

The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday

May 15, 2016 10:00 a.m.

Festal Eucharist, Rite II

CONCERNING THE LITURGY

Welcome to St. Peter’s Church on this fiftieth day of Easter. (The word Pentecost means “fifty days.”) Today we conclude the fifty days celebrating our redemption in the Lord’s death, resurrection, ascension, and his sending the Holy Spirit to the Church. It is the presence of God’s Spirit in the Church, which makes God’s action in the dying and rising of Jesus of more than historical interest. It is the continued presence of the Holy Spirit which incorporates our lives into the risen life of Christ and makes us part of his Body.

This is one of the times in the year when Holy Baptism is particularly appropriate, for it is in baptism that we received the Spirit and were made partakers in the resurrection life. In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we hear the account of the first Pentecost when the Apostles received the Spirit and proclaimed the gospel in many tongues. In the reading from Romans, Paul tells us that it is God’s Spirit who enables us to speak to God and call God “Father.” The Spirit is leading us through the dying and rising of Jesus to become fully children of God.

In the Gospel reading today, Jesus, before his crucifixion, assures the disciples that his followers will continue the work of the Gospel after his departure. Indeed, he will not be absent; he promises to dwell with his people through his Spirit whom the Father will send.

We are a people made new by God’s Spirit in baptism. As we renew our baptismal covenant today, we renew our commitment to that new life and we rejoice with those baptized on this day.

This leaflet contains the full text of today’s liturgy, * Indicates the People stand, as able, Indicates the People may make the sign of the cross. All God’s people are welcome to receive the Holy Sacrament (communion), including children. Please notify an usher if you have difficulty coming to the altar rail and the Sacrament will be brought to you. Above from: The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2009 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York. Cover image: Albrecht Dürer, Die Ausgiessung des heiligen Geistes (The Descent of the Holy Spirit), 1510

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OPENING VOLUNTARY Veni Creator Spiritus arr. Nicolas de Grigny (1672–1703) * SOLEMN PROCESSION Holy Spirit, font of light The Hymnal 1982, # 228

Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove # 512

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. * THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. * HYMN OF PRAISE Holy Spirit, ever living The Hymnal 1982, # 511 * THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST LESSON Acts 2:1–21 Reader A reading from the Acts of the Apostles. When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs– in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old

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men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God. GRADUAL PSALM Psalm 104:25–35, 37 Benedic, anima mea The People sing the antiphon after it has been introduced and then where indicated.

O LORD , how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, *

creatures both small and great. There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, *

which you have made for the sport of it. All of them look to you *

to give them their food in due season. You give it to them; they gather it; *

you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. You hide your face, and they are terrified; *

you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust. Antiphon

You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth.

May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; * may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke.

I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being.

May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the LORD .

Bless the LORD , O my soul. * Hallelujah! Antiphon

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SECOND LESSON Romans 8:14–17 Reader A reading from the epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ– if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God. * SEQUENCE HYMN Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire The Hymnal 1982, # 504

* GOSPEL John 14:8–17, 25–27 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Philip said to Jesus, “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. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON

* THE RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? People I do. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People 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

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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.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People 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. Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in

the prayers? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the

Lord? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every

human being? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all

creation? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by

water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

* THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form III

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The People may add their own petitions, then the Celebrant adds a concluding collect, the People respond Amen. * CONFESSION OF SIN Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence is kept. Most merciful God, People we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we

have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

* THE PEACE Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. GREETING AND BLESSINGS FOR BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES OFFERTORY ANTHEM Listen, sweet dove Grayston Ives (b. 1948) Listen sweet dove unto my song, And spread thy golden wings in me; Hatching my tender heart so long, Till it get wing and flie away with thee. Such glorious gifts thou didst bestow The earth did like a heaven appeare, The starres were coming down to know If they might mend their wages and serve here. The sunne which once did shine alone, Hung down his head and wisht for night, When he beheld twelve sunnes for one Going about the world and giving light. Lord though we change thou art the same, The same sweet God of love and light: Restore this day for thy great name, Unto his ancient and miraculous right. –George Herbert (1593–1633) * PRESENTATION HYMN Like the murmur of the dove’s song The Hymnal 1982, # 513 * THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with 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 our thanks and praise.

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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down on this day from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: * SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord The Hymnal 1982, S 128 Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Celebrant Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, * THE LORD’S PRAYER It is our custom, for those who wish, to hold hands during this prayer. 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, for ever and ever. Amen. * THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Christ our Passover The Hymnal 1982, S 155 All God’s people are welcome to receive the Holy Sacrament, including children. Please notify an usher if you have difficulty coming to the altar rail and the Sacrament will be brought to you. The laying on of hands for healing is offered in the side chapel at this time. COMMUNION HYMN Praise the Spirit in creation The Hymnal 1982, # 507

Creator Spirit, by whose aid # 500 * POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Celebrant Let us pray. 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.

* THE BLESSING The Celebrant offers a blessing, the People respond Amen. * HYMN IN PROCESSION Come down, O Love divine The Hymnal 1982, # 516 From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost “Alleluia, alleluia” is added to the dismissal. * THE DISMISSAL Leader Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY Toccata from Choral varié Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986)

sur le thème du “Veni Creator”, op. 4

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, May 15 Day of Pentecost Newsletter Deadline Last Day of Sunday School 8am Holy Eucharist 8:30am Annual Plant Sale 9:30am Godly Play 9:30am SPY Explorers and SPY Middle 10am Holy Eucharist

Monday, May 16 8:30am Morning Prayer 10:30am Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, May 17 8:30am Morning Prayer 10am Bible Study 6pm Centering Prayer Wednesday, May 18 8:30am Morning Prayer 10am ECW Business Meeting 5pm Jubilate Deo Bells 6:30pm Te Deum Bells 7pm Stephen Ministry 7:30pm Holy Eucharist

Thursday, May 19 8:30am Morning Prayer 10am Holy Eucharist @ Cadbury 1pm EfM 7pm Adult Choir

Friday, May 20 8:30am Morning Prayer

Saturday, May 21 8:30am Morning Prayer 5pm Holy Eucharist Sunday, May 22 First Sunday after Pentecost Trinity Sunday 8:00am Holy Eucharist 10am Holy Eucharist

The flowers on the altar today are given by Bonnie Osler and Brooke Hedge in memory of Frederic B. Osler and Eleanor H. Ness and Emily Hazlett in thanksgiving for Bob and Karen Fisher. _________________________________________________________ LECTIONARY READINGS NEXT WEEK: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 _________________________________________________________ FUND-RAISER FOR ST. PETER’S SUMMER OUTREACH MINISTRY – FEEDING CHILDREN PAINT-NITE, INC. will lead us in this very popular event. Guaranteed you will walk out with this painting. No drawing or painting skills needed. Grab friends and join us. DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 10 (must be over 18 to attend) TIME: 7 PM to 9 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM WHERE: ST PETER’S PARISH HALL COST: $45 – Out of this $15 will be donated to our ministry

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REGISTER: By May 25. Call Church Office 302-645-8479 or go to www.stpeterslewes.org CHECKS: MADE PAYABLE TO: Paint-Nite, Inc. MAIL: Checks to St. Peter’s, P.O. Box 464, Lewes, DE 19958 FOOD: Bring your own wine. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided SUMMER SOCIAL HOUR During the summer months of June, July and August there will be ONE SUMMER SOCIAL HOUR between the services from 9 to 10 am in lieu of the coffee hours. We need hosts to serve cookies and lemonade on the patio in July and August. There will be a sign-up sheet at coffee hours in May and the social hour in June. Please call or mail Tracy Mulveny with questions or to sign up (379-0072 or tmulveny@comcast.net). _________________________________________________________ PRAYER LIST Jill Stevens, Mary Beth Crafts, Dorothy Crowley, Dot S., Gabriel Loeser, David Gleason, Melissa, Marj Lewis, Tim Dunham, Glyn Edwards, David Boyce, Jack Emery, Greg, Jason Somerset, Debbie, Deb, Packard, Emilie, Hayden, Gibson, Bill Peterson, Emma Kuska, Gary Clemmons, Lynette Klopp, Shelly, David Rhodes, Christine, Connie Seta, Bonnie Wheeler, Heather, Janet Faust, Zach, Dolores, Penny, Loretta, Amy, Ellen, Grace, Rita, Baby Jack, Paula, Theron, Eileen Capitan, Barbara P., Sherri, Brenda, Carl, Mary Lee. May they rest in peace: Grace, Donald Hein. _________________________________________________________ DON’T LET YOUR METER GO HUNGRY!!!!! Parking meters are in effect May 1 through October 14, 9 am to 6 pm. Just a reminder, the parking spaces directly in front of the church are free on Sundays until noon only . Handicap spaces are paid spaces . Liquor store parking is available until 11:45 am . M&T Bank parking is available only on Sundays . _________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS. We still have the following Sundays available: July 3 – two dedications, and 31-two dedications; August 28-two dedications. If you have any questions, please call the office or email mdyal@stpeterslewes.org . _________________________________________________________ ECS’s next Informational Meeting will be Wednesday, May 18 th at 10 am in the parish conference room. All ladies of St. Peter’s are invited to attend. This meeting will be devoted to the upcoming Art Show, which will include our ECW Art Show raffle tickets, the ECW’s luncheon and the many ways you can be part of this historical 50 th anniversary of the Art Show Saturday on July 2 nd .

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH P.O. Box 464 Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-8479 www.stpeterslewes.org

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