SERVING TODAY
Next Sunday's
Readings
May 11 , 2008
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35; 37
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
John 20:19-23
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The Sunday after Ascension Day
May 4, 2008
We welcome you this morning to Trinity Church, Capitol Square. If you are visiting for the first time, or are looking for a church home, please fill out a pew card and give it to an usher or put it in the offering plate. The clergy and members of the congregation look forward to greeting you at a reception following the 10:30 a.m. liturgy.
8:00 & 10:30 A.M. Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God
Entrance Hymn 214, Llanfair
Presider
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.
Song of Praise, vs. 1-3 & 8 Dominus regnavit
The Collect of the Day
Presider
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The Lessons
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (1:6-14).
after the Reading,
Reader
The Word of the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36
A Reading from the First Letter of Peter (4:12-14; 5:6-11)
after the Reading,
Reader
The Word of the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn 603 St. Botolph
Deacon
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (17:1-11).
People
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel,
Deacon
The Gospel of the Lord.
People
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon: The Rector
A period of silence is kept.
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.
The Prayers of the People (Form VI)
The Assembly stand for prayer, if able.
Deacon
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
Silence
Deacon
For all people in their daily life and work;
People
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Deacon
For this community, the nation, and the world;
People
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Deacon
For the just and proper use of your creation;
People
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Deacon
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
People
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Deacon
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Deacon
For Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Mark, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Thomas and Kenneth, our bishops in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, and for all bishops and other ministers;
People
For all who serve God in his Church.
Deacon
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions
Deacon
Hear us, Lord;
People
For your mercy is great.
Deacon
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions
Deacon
We will exalt you, O God our King;
People
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Deacon
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions
Deacon
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People
Who put their trust in you.
Presider
Gracious and holy God, give us diligence to seek you, wisdom to perceive you, and patience to wait for you. Grant us, O God, a mind to meditate on you; eyes to behold you; ears to listen for your word; a heart to love you; and a life to proclaim you; through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
The Peace
All stand.
Presider
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People
And also with you.
The Holy Communion
All are welcome at Christ’s Holy Table.
Offertory Anthem Ascendit Deus (The Lord Ascends) Peter Philips
Presentation Hymn 307, vs. 1, 4, 5 Bryn Calfaria
The Great Thanksgiving - Eucharistic Prayer A
The people remain standing.
Presider
The Lord be with you.
People
And also with you.
Presider
Lift up your hearts.
People
We lift them to the Lord.
Presider
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Presider
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 your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign with him in glory. 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:
Hymn S-128 Sanctus, Mathias
Presider 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.
The people remain standing if able.
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.”
Presider
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.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
People and Presider
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
A period of silence is kept.
Hymn S-152 Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover Martens
During the communion Send Forth Thy Spirit, O Lord Kent A. Newbury
Postcommunion Prayer
The Assembly stands and says
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.
An Easter Blessing (after Julian of Norwich)
Trinity of Truth — our Father: you made us and preserve us.
Trinity of Wisdom — our Mother: you comfort us in love.
Trinity of Goodness — our God: fill us with your grace. Amen.
Sending Hymn: 450 Coronation
Deacon
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia!
People
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
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