The Holy Eucharist
| Opening Voluntary | Prelude on Ein feste Burg | John Sullivan |
| Hymn in Procession | When in our music, God is glorified | Engelberg |
When in our music, God is glorified — Engelberg
- When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia!
- How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia!
- So has the Church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Alleluia!
- And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the Light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight, Alleluia!
- Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always. Amen.
Words: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000)
Music: Engelberg, Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Copyright: Words: Copyright © 1972 by Hope Publishing Company Carol Stream, IL 60188. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.
Welcome and Announcements
The Opening Acclamation
| Celebrant | Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. |
| People | And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. |
The Collect for Purity
| Celebrant | 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. |
Please be seated for an opening meditation sung by the choir.
| A Choral Meditation | Behold, the Tabernacle of God | William H. Harris (1883–1973) |
Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men,
and the Spirit of God dwelleth within you:
for the temple of God is holy,
which temple you are;
for the love of whom you do this day
celebrate the joys of the temple
with a season of festivity.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
[Flourish Decoration]
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| A Song of Praise | Please stand. Benedictus es, Domine | John Rutter |
Canticle 13, A Song of Praise: Benedictus es, Domine — John Rutter
- Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
- Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
- Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
- Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
- Glory to you, beholding the depths; in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
- Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Title: Canticle 13, A Song of Praise: Benedictus es, Domine
Music: John Rutter (b. 1945)
Copyright © 1985 Oxford University Press, Inc.
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The Collect of the Day
| Celebrant | The Lord be with you. |
| People | And also with you. |
| Celebrant | Let us pray. |
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The people sit for the lessons.
The Word of God
The First Lesson: Isaiah 51:1-6
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah:
Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord.
Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.
Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you;
for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many.
For the Lord will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song.
Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples.
I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; but my salvation will be for ever, and my deliverance will never be ended.
| Lector | The Word of the Lord. |
| People | Thanks be to God. |
[Flourish Decoration]
Psalm 138 Confitebor tibi (The congregation may remain seated.)
Congregational Antiphon Verses will be sung by the choir.
Antiphon: O Lord, your love endures for ever.
Antiphon
- I will give thanks to you O Lord with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing your praise.
- I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your name; because of your love and faithfulness.
- For you have glorified your name and your word above all things. Antiphon
- When I called you answered me; you increased my strength within me.
- All the kings of the earth will praise you O Lord, when they have heard the words of your mouth.
- They will sing of the ways of the Lord, that great is the glory of the Lord. Antiphon
- Though the Lord be high, he cares for the lowly; he perceives the haughty from afar.
- Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.
- The Lord will make good his purpose for me; O Lord your love endures forever; do not abandon the works of your hands. Antiphon
The Epistle: Romans 12:1-8
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans:
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God-- what is good and acceptable and perfect.
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
| Lector | The Word of the Lord. |
| People | Thanks be to God. |
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| Sequence Hymn | How shall we sing salvation's song | Salvation's Song |
How shall we sing salvation's song — Salvation's Song
- How shall we sing salvation's song when justice stands denied, when greed and tyranny and wrong prevail on every side? Shall silent fall our voice of praise as on the willows hung the harps that told of happier days when songs of home were sung?
- Yet still we sing as Moses sang beside the parted wave, when Canaan's skies in triumph rang to God the strong to save. We too in psalms like David sing, as David's faith we claim, who sang as shepherd-boy and King of God's eternal name.
- And we have blessings more than they in Christ our risen Lord, himself our Life and Truth and Way, his Spirit on us poured. For ours the cross where Jesus died, the love that bore our sins, to him, enthroned and glorified, salvation's song begins.
Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith © Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 16:13-20
| Deacon | The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew: |
| People | Glory to you, Lord Christ. |
When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
| Deacon | The Gospel of the Lord. |
| People | Praise to you, Lord Christ. |
[Illustration: St. Matthew Graphic]
The Sermon |
The Reverend Mary Kay Brown |
[Flourish Decoration]
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The Nicene Creed All stand and say together:
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.
[Flourish Decoration]
The Prayers of the People Form III Standing the Leader and People pray responsively.
| Deacon | In peace, we pray to you Lord God. |
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others,
The People may add their own petitions and thanksgivings during the course of silence.
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace All stand.
| Celebrant | The peace of Christ be always with you. |
| People | And also with you. |
The people exchange the peace.
Peace
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[Icon: Episcopal Crosses]
The Holy Communion
The Offertory
During the anthem, the offerings of bread, wine, money, and other gifts are collected. A portion of the loose offering this morning will go toward the continuation of the annual Diocesan Music Conference.
| Offertory Anthem | Glorious and Powerful God | Charles Wood (1866-1926) |
Glorious and powerful God,
we understand thy dwelling is on high above the stary sky.
Thou dwell'st not in stone temples made with hand;
but in the flesh hearts of the sons of men to dwell is thy delight,
near hand, though out of sight.
We give of thine own hand,
thy acceptation is very life and blood, to all actions good.
Whenever here or hence our supplication,
from pure and with unfeigned hearts, to Thee ascends,
be present with thy grace, show us thy loving face.
Oh, down on us full show'rs of mercy send.
Let thy love's burning beams dry up all our sin's streams.
Arise, O Lord, and come into thy rest.
Both now and evermore thy name be blest.
Founder and foundation of endless habitation. Amen.
After the anthem, the people stand while the gifts are presented and placed on the Altar.
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B
| 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. |
The celebrant proceeds:
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; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who
| Holy, holy, holy Lord | Sanctus | William Mathias |
Sanctus — William Mathias
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 standing, the Celebrant continues:
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing the wine to be consecrated.
On the night before he died for us, 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."
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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."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
We proclaim his resurrection.
We await his coming in glory.
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
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 Celebrant
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.
Lord Teach us to Pray
Luke 11:1
The Breaking of the Bread
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
| Fraction Anthem (Sung by the choir) | Thy Perfect Love | John Rutter (b. 1945) |
Jesu, my love, my joy, my rest,
thy perfect love close in my breast,
that I thee love and never rest
and make me love thee of all things best.
And wounde my heart in thy love free,
that I may reign in joy evermore with thee.
Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation:
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people.
[Illustration: Stained Glass Eucharist Motif]
The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words
The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.]
Follow the directions of ushers to go to the Altar to receive Communion.
If you are unable to receive Communion, please indicate that you would like to receive a blessing by crossing your arms over your chest.
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Communion Anthems
| Word Made Flesh | Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) |
Word made flesh, this bread bestowing,
by his word his Flesh to be, though our senses fail to see.
Wine his sacred blood he makes; faith alone the true heart wakes;
through this sacrament may we now behold the mystery.
Glory let us give and blessing to the Father and the Son;
while eternal ages run.
Honor, thanks, and praise address; ever too his love confess;
Holy Spirit, Father, Son, ever Three and ever One,
while eternal ages run. Amen.
| God Be in My Head | Walford Davies (1869-1941) |
God be in my head and in my understanding.
God be in mine eyes and in my looking.
God be in my mouth and in my speaking.
God be in my heart and in my thinking.
God be at mine end and at my departing.
The Postcommunion Prayer All stand.
| Celebrant | Let us pray. |
you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation;
you have united us with Christ and one another.
and you have made us one
with all your people in heaven and on earth.
Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit,
that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world
and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
[Icon: Celtic Cross Emblem]
| Postcommunion Hymn | All my hope on God is founded | Michael |
All my hope on God is founded — Michael
- All my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew, me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true. God unknown, he alone calls my heart to be his own.
- Mortal pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray our trust; though with care and toil we build them, tower and temple fall to dust. But God's power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower.
- God's great goodness e'er endureth, deep his wisdom passing thought: splendor, light, and life attend him, beauty springeth out of nought. Evermore from his store new-born worlds rise and adore.
- Daily doth the almighty Giver bounteous gifts on us bestow; his desire our soul delighteth, pleasure leads us where we go. Love doth stand at his hand; joy doth wait on his command.
- Still from earth to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ, his Son. Christ doth call one and all: ye who follow shall not fall.
Words: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844–1930), alt.; after Joachim Neander (1650–1680)
Music: Michael, Herbert Howells (1892–1983)
Copyright: Music: Copyright © 1968, Novello & Company Limited. Used by permission.
A Prayer for Church Musicians Said by all.
Eternal God, light of the world and Creator of all that is good and lovely: We bless your name for inspiring all those who with music and words have filled us with desire and love for you; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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| Closing Choral Prayer | St. Richard's Prayer | Johanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971) |
Thanks be to thee, Lord Jesus Christ
for all the benefits which thou hast won for us.
Thanks be to thee, Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the pains and insults thou hast borne for us.
O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
Saviour, hear our prayer.
May we know thee more clearly,
may we love thee more dearly,
and follow thee more nearly, day by day. Amen.
The Blessing
The Dismissal
| Deacon | Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
| People | Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
| Closing Voluntary | Postlude on Michael | John Sullivan |
[Flourish Decoration]
All music for this service is reprinted under One License # A-720274.
Service Participants
Celebrant and Preacher
The Reverend Mary Kay Brown, Rector
Priest in Residence
The Reverend Chris Carlin
Deacon
The Reverend Deacon Robin Smith
Crucifer
Tim Owens
Torchbearers
Sarah Criddle and George Grigg
Lector
Nora Webb
Intercessor
Katherine Parrish
Chalice Bearers
Marion Morris and Terry Parrish
Altar Guild
Frances Jenkins
Audio
Stover Morris
Videographer:
John Clarke
Vestry of the Day:
Bruce Jobe
Guest Musicians
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CHURCH MUSIC OF THE DIOCESE OF EAST CAROLINA
Christopher Jacobson, Clinician and Guest Conductor
John Sullivan, Guest Organist
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