Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise!
Give thanks to Him; bless His name!
PSALM 100:3
Welcome to the
Celebration of Holy Eucharist
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2015
8:45 a.m. Service
Welcome
A cordial welcome to all visitors! We invite you to fill out a Visitor Card,
sign our Guest Book, and introduce yourself at the
Welcome Table outside our main entrance.
Feel free to pick up any informational materials to help you get to know us.
We look forward to seeing you again.
This bulletin is your guide to our worship. You will find three books in front of you that
contain most of the material needed for this service:
•
The Book of Common Prayer (Red book listed as BCP)
•
The Hymnal 1982 (Blue book and a few of the larger red books)
•
The Holy Bible (Black book)
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
(Psalm 122:1)
Let us prepare for worship in quietness and prayer.
For God alone my soul in silence waits; from him comes my salvation.
(Psalm 62:1)
Please refrain from bringing food and drink, except water, into the
Sanctuary. Please take a moment to silence your cell phone.
Our Parish Family offers their prayers for: Diane, Mary Anne, Becky, John,
Joel, Sarah, Shawn, Frank, Cynthia, Betty, Glenda and Steve. Members of the
congregation may request prayers for themselves, their families and friends by emailing
Don Street at [email protected] or by calling the Parish Office at 602.955.2040. Names
of relatives/friends will be kept on the prayer list for TWO WEEKS, at which time you
will need to call the office to update.
Eucharistic Visitors: If you or a family member is ill or otherwise unable to attend
church on any given Sunday, and wish to receive communion, please call Sue Harper at
602.955.7185 or email her at [email protected]. A Eucharistic Visitor will then bring
communion to you at home, at a nursing facility, or a hospital.
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
The Holy Eucharist
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Prelude
When on the Cross the Savior Hung
Processional Hymn
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
Hail, thou once despised Jesus!
J. S. Bach
Hymnal 495
Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
His mercy endures forever.
Let us pray.
Collect for Purity (in unison)
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.
The Decalogue (please kneel)
Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
God spoke these words and said: I am the Lord your God, you shall have
no other gods but me.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
People:
You shall not make for yourself any image or likeness of anything that is
in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the waters under the earth;
you shall not bow down to them or worship them.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
Honor your father and your mother.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
You shall not murder.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
You shall not commit adultery.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
You shall not steal.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Lord, have mercy upon us, and give us grace to keep this law.
Celebrant:
People:
You shall not covet.
Lord, have mercy upon us, give us grace to keep these laws, and
write them upon our hearts.
Trisagion
S102
Collect (remain kneeling)
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners:
Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that,
among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed
where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading (all be seated)
Jeremiah 31:31-34
“The days are surely coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the
house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with
their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt–a
covenant that they broke, though I was their husband,” says the Lord. “But this is the
covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” says the Lord: “I will
put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and
they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other,
‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” says
the Lord; “for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.”
Reader:
People:
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The Gradual (all remain seated)
In quo corrigit?
9
How shall a young man cleanse his way? *
by keep- / ing to your words.
10
With my whole heart I seek you; *
let me not stray from / your com-mand-ments.
11
I treasure your promise in my heart, *
that I may not / sin a-gainst you.
12
Blessed are you, 0 Lord; *
instruct me / in your stat-utes.
13
With my lips will I re-cite *
all the judg- / ments of your mouth.
14
I have taken greater delight in the way of your de-crees *
than in all man- / ner of rich-es.
15
I will meditate on your com-mand-ments *
and give atten- / tion to your ways.
16
My delight is in your stat-utes; *
I will / not for-get your word.
Sequence (all stand)
Deacon:
People:
There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (verses 1-2)
Psalm 119:9-16
Hymnal 470
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint John.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Holy Gospel
John 12:20-33
Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came
to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”
Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus
answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell
you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain;
but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate
their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me,
and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.
Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say–‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it
is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice
came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing
there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”
Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment
of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up
from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death
he was to die.
Deacon:
People:
Sequence
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (verse 3)
Hymnal 470
Sermon
Nicene Creed (all stand)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, visible and invisible.
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,
was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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],
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who 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 (please kneel)
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Almighty and ever-living God, we are taught by your holy Word to offer prayers and
supplications and to give thanks for all people. We humbly pray that you would
mercifully receive our prayers. Inspire continually, we pray, the universal Church with
the spirit of truth, unity and concord; and grant that all who confess your holy Name may
agree in the truth of your holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
We pray that you will lead the nations of the world into the way of righteousness; and so
guide and direct their leaders, especially Barack our President, that your people may
enjoy the blessings of freedom and peace. Grant that our leaders may impartially
administer justice, uphold integrity and truth, restrain wickedness and vice, and
maintain true religion.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Give grace, heavenly Father, to all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, and especially to your
servants Archbishops Justin and Foley; our Bishop Keith; and the clergy of Christ
Church Anglican, that by their life and teaching, they may proclaim your true and lifegiving Word, and rightly and duly administer your holy Sacraments. And to all your
people give your heavenly grace, and especially to this congregation, that with reverent
and obedient hearts we may hear and receive your holy Word, and serve you in holiness
and righteousness all the days of our lives.
Reader:
People:
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Prosper, we pray, all those who proclaim the Gospel of your kingdom among the nations,
and help us to fulfill your great commission; making disciples of all nations; teaching
them to obey all that you have commanded.
Reader:
People:
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
We ask you in your goodness, Lord, to comfort and sustain all who in this transitory life
are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity [especially _________].
Reader:
People:
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
We remember before you Lord, all your servants departed this life in faith and fear: and
we bless your holy Name for all who in life and death have glorified you; praying that you
will give us grace that, rejoicing in their fellowship, we may follow their good examples,
and with them be partakers of your heavenly kingdom.
Reader:
People:
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and
Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.
Confession (in unison)
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker and judge of us all:
We acknowledge and repent of our many sins and offenses, which we have
committed by thought, word, and deed, against your divine majesty,
provoking most justly your righteous anger against us. We are deeply sorry
for these transgressions. The burden of them is more than we can bear.
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for your Son our Lord Jesus
Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may evermore
serve and please you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your
Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Absolution
Peace (all stand)
Celebrant:
People:
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
And with your spirit.
Announcements
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place
Johannes Brahms
How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!
For my soul, it longeth, yea fainteth,
For the courts of the Lord.
My soul and body crieth out, yea for the living God.
How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!
Blest are they that dwell within thy house,
They praise thy name evermore.
How lovely is thy dwelling place!
Sursum Corda
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
People:
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is just and right so to do.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you,
Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you have given us the spirit of discipline, that we may triumph over the flesh,
and live no longer for ourselves but for him who died for us and rose again, your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord.
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
Hymnal S114
The Prayer of Consecration (all kneel)
All praise and glory is yours, God our heavenly Father, because of your tender mercy, you
gave your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who
made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient
sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and instituted, and in
his Holy Gospel commanded us to continue a perpetual memory of his precious death
and sacrifice, until his coming again.
And now, O merciful Father; in your great goodness, we ask you to bless and sanctify,
with your Word and Holy Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine, that we, receiving them
according to your Son our Savior Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his
death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood.
On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had
given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body
which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.”
Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to
them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in
remembrance of me.”
And therefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution of your dearly
beloved Son our Savior Jesus Christ, we your humble servants celebrate and make here
before your divine Majesty, with these holy gifts, which we now offer you, the memorial
which your Son commanded us to make; remembering his blessed passion and precious
death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension and his promise to come again:
and offering our wholehearted thanks to you for the countless benefits given to us by the
same.
And we earnestly desire your fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of
praise and thanksgiving; asking you to grant that by the merits and death of your Son
Jesus Christ, and through faith in his Blood, we and all your whole Church may obtain
forgiveness of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion.
And here we offer and present to you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a
reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice; humbly pleading that all those who shall partake of
this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of your
Son Jesus Christ; that, by the Holy Spirit, we may be filled with your grace and heavenly
benediction, and made one body with him, so that he may dwell in us, and we in him.
And although we are unworthy, because of our many sins, to offer you any sacrifice, yet
we pray that you will accept this, the duty and service we owe, not weighing our merits,
but pardoning our offenses, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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 forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP p. 336
The Fraction
Celebrant:
People:
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us
Therefore let us keep the feast.
Prayer of Humble Access (in unison)
We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our
own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not
worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are
the same Lord, who always delights in showing mercy. Grant us, therefore,
gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink
his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our
souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore
dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Agnus Dei
Hymnal S157
Communion
All baptized Christians who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome to
receive Holy Communion in this church. All who do not wish to receive are still welcome
to come forward to the altar rail. You may cross your arms across your chest as an
indication you do not wish to receive, and a prayer of blessing will be offered for you
instead.
Gluten-free wafers are available. If you would like to receive a gluten-free wafer, simply
ask the priest when he comes to you at the communion rail.
Communion Music
Jesus, Remember Me
Jacques Berthier
Congregational Hymns
If thou but trust in God to guide thee
O Jesus, I have promised
When I survey the wondrous cross
Hymnal 635
Hymnal 655
(Opposite)
Post Communion Prayer (all kneel)
Almighty and ever-living God, we thank you for feeding us, in these holy
mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of
your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us, through this
Sacrament, of your favor and goodness towards us; and that we are true
members of the mystical body of your Son, the blessed company of all
faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of your everlasting
kingdom. And we humbly ask you, heavenly Father, to assist us with your
grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good
works as you have prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and
forever. Amen.
The Blessing
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this your people; that, rightly observing this holy
season, they may learn to know you more fully, and to serve you with a more perfect will;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Recessional Hymn
Crown him with many crowns
Hymnal 494
Dismissal
Deacon:
People:
Postlude
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
Fugue
Abraham van den Kerckhoven
When I survey the wondrous cross
Today
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Celebrant:
The Reverend Chris Schutte
Preacher:
The Very Reverend Canon David H. Roseberry
Assisting Clergy:
The Reverend Chuck Collins
Acolytes:
Sophia Hunter, Ian Bain, Malcolm Hunter
Altar Guild:
Melissa Baum, Sara Samuelson
Chalice Bearers:
John Zemaitis, Wendy Pitha
Choirmaster:
Phil Jones
Coffee Hour:
Marcia & Clay Landwehr, Glenda Groyer,
CCA Teens, Travis Wilson
Eucharistic Visitors:
Godly Play:
Healing Team:
Sara & Fred Samuelson
Jessica Stevens, Daniel Rognstad
Vivian Schwarz, Kathi Fairman
Lay Reader:
Frank Woods
Oblation Bearers:
Karen & Paul Vencill
Organist:
Steve VandenBerg
Nursery:
Lullaby Guild
Prayer Leader:
Rod Bain
Sound System:
Jeremy Borie
Ushers:
Michael Hunter, Edward Jones
Welcomers:
Karen & Paul Vencill
Wednesday Morning Service, 7:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, March 25, 2015
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 40:5-10, Luke 1:26-38
The Annunciation of Our Lord
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study
On hiatus, resuming April 1, 2015
Christ Anglican Clergy, Staff and Vestry
Clergy:
The Reverend Chris Schutte, Rector
The Reverend Chuck Collins, Associate Rector
The Reverend Suresh K. Gunti, United Christ Church of India
Staff:
Megan Comstock, Children’s Ministry
Mary Anne Grant, Coffee Assistant
Jim Haller, Assistant Organist
Clayton Landwehr, Sexton
Marie Manor, Administrative Assistant
Phil Jones, Interim Music Ministry
Lynne Petrovic, Facilities & Administration
Cheryl Timmerman, Bookkeeper
Steve VandenBerg, Organist
Matt Vlahovich, Music Ministry-2nd Service
Travis Wilson, Youth Ministry
Vestry:
Dave Akers, Senior Warden
Phil Jones, Junior Warden
Jim Craft, Treasurer
Marie Manor, Clerk
John Moshier, Chancellor
Shawn Carson
Michael Hunter
Judy Irish
Edward Jones
George Petrovic
Mark Romaneski
Matt Rucker
Jack Smelser
Karen Woods
Our Vision
We are a Christ-centered Anglican community participating in God’s work of reconciliation and
transformation, seeking to be a blessing in our city and wherever God leads us.
Mission
In the power of the Holy Spirit, we grow mature disciples of Jesus through the breadth and
richness of Anglican worship and intentional, scriptural, and community-based Christian formation.
We serve as a resource and actively partner with other Christ-centered churches and organizations
in seeking to expand God’s kingdom in our city.
Mission Summary
Disciples of Jesus seeking to expand God’s kingdom in our city.
We Value and Celebrate
GOSPEL
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the foundation of our life together as we
worship and are sent out to share this good news.
INCARNATION
The physical, tangible, and active presence of God in our midst–experienced in worship and
community, expressed in holistic mission.
TRANSFORMATION
Encountering the triune God leads to transformation of individuals, communities, and societies.
ANGLICANISM
An historic, broad, and global tradition united by beautiful, sacramental worship, robust intellectual
engagement, and global, holistic mission undergirded by common prayer.
COMMUNITY
Joyously sharing life together in intimate, caring relationships of encouragement and accountability,
seeking to bless others in generous hospitality and open, transparent communication.
PRAYER
Wholly dependent on God, we continuously entrust everything to Him in prayer, believing that
through prayer we experience intimacy with God and see God at work.
FORMATION
Engaging heart and mind through worship, education, prayer, and service, informed by and
rooted in Scripture, toward formation into Christ-likeness.
CHURCH ADDRESS
5811 North 20th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone 602.955.2040
Fax 602.955.2148
[email protected]
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 10219
Phoenix, AZ 85064-0219
christchurchphoenix.org
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