GRACE CHURCH OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD

  • WELCOME
  • Contact Us
  • 2024 Evaluation Form
  • Leadership
  • Parish Calendar
  • Online Sunday Services at Grace
    • 05.03.26 The Fifth Sunday of Easter
    • 04.26.26 The Fourth Sunday of Easter
    • 04.19.26 The Third Sunday of Easter
    • 04.12.26 The Second Sunday of Easter
  • Church and Faith
    • African American Heritage Trail
    • Our Three-Year Plan
    • Weddings
    • History of Grace Church
  • Climate Change
  • Donate
  • Liturgies to Say at Home
    • Spiritual Communion
    • Morning Prayer
    • Daily Devotions
    • Noonday Prayer
    • Evening Prayer
    • Compline for nightly use
    • The Angelus
    • BCP Services
  • Community Suppers
    • Community Suppers
    • Summer Lobster Rolls
  • WELCOME
  • Contact Us
  • 2024 Evaluation Form
  • Leadership
  • Parish Calendar
  • Online Sunday Services at Grace
    • 05.03.26 The Fifth Sunday of Easter
    • 04.26.26 The Fourth Sunday of Easter
    • 04.19.26 The Third Sunday of Easter
    • 04.12.26 The Second Sunday of Easter
  • Church and Faith
    • African American Heritage Trail
    • Our Three-Year Plan
    • Weddings
    • History of Grace Church
  • Climate Change
  • Donate
  • Liturgies to Say at Home
    • Spiritual Communion
    • Morning Prayer
    • Daily Devotions
    • Noonday Prayer
    • Evening Prayer
    • Compline for nightly use
    • The Angelus
    • BCP Services
  • Community Suppers
    • Community Suppers
    • Summer Lobster Rolls
Picture

The Holy Eucharist Rite II:  Eucharistic Prayer A
​ 
All music printed by permission in accordance with ONE LICENSE, License #A-734784.   Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with License #A-734784.
All rights reserved.

Prelude
 Welcome

Hymn 187 Through the Red Sea brought at last
Picture

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

S277 Gloria
Picture

Collect of the Day
 
Celebrant               The Lord be with you.
People                   And also with you.
Celebrant               Let us pray.
 
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.​ Amen.

The Lessons 

The First Reading: Acts 2:42-47  read by Gus Harris
 
Those who had been baptized devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
 
The Word of the Lord.
​

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 23  read by Mateo Lynch

     1 The Lord is my shepherd; *
          I shall not be in want.
     2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *
          and leads me beside still waters.
     3 He revives my soul *
          and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.
     4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
          I shall fear no evil; *
          for you are with me;
          your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
     5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *
          you have anointed my head with oil,
          and my cup is running over.
​     6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *
          and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

1 Peter 2:19-25  read by Gus Harris

It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.
​

          “He committed no sin,
               and no deceit was found in his mouth.”

When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
​
The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Hymn 188 Love's redeeming work is done
Picture

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John (10:1-10)

People             Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
​

So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

The Gospel of the Lord

People               Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Homily                 The Rev. Stephen Harding

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.

The Prayers of the People Form VI read by Mateo Lynch
 
In this prayer, the lines in bold are spoken by the people
 
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
 
Silence
 
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
 
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
 
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
 
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
 
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
 
For Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Julia our Bishop, for Amy, Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, for the Island Clergy, and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church
 
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
Sarah & Richard, Chelsea, Debbie and Alan, Bill, Deborah, Jen B., Judy B., Kathy, Lorraine & Richard, Margaret, Mark & Donna, Mary & Gregg, Maureen M., Nancy, Pat, Paul, Suzanne, Janet, Ralph, Corby, Molly, Lorraine S. and her family, James and his family, Jon, Rhonda, John, Ginger, Newton and his family, Luiza and Wayne
 
Silence
 
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.

We pray for all who have died, especially Howard Leonard Jr., and all those killed because of oppression, gun violence, hatred, war, or the color of their skin, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We remember… and all those in whose memory flowers have been given
 
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
 
Silence
 
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
 
Silence
 
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.

The celebrant adds a concluding collect.
Confession & Absolution

Celebrant   Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Celebrant  and People
​

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved thee with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in thy will,
and walk in thy ways,
to the glory of thy Name.  Amen.
 
Celebrant            The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.

​The Peace
 
Celebrant    The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People     And also with you.

Hymn 192   This joyful Eastertide
Picture
Picture

The Doxology: Hymn 380 v 3
Picture

The flowers this week are given in honor of Laura & Glenn Miller, who
would have been celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary.

​
The Holy Communion

​
Eucharistic Prayer A

S120 The Holy Eucharist II, Lift up your hearts
Picture
Celebrant           It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
 
But chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world; who by his death has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again has won for us everlasting life.
​
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:

S128  Sanctus
Picture

The Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious God: 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.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
​Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.
 
The Celebrant continues

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.
 
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray.
 
Celebrant and People
 
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 Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread
 
A period of silence is kept.
 

S154 The Holy Eucharist, Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover
Picture

Celebrant
 
Behold the Lamb of God. Behold Him who takes away the sins of the world.
 
Leader and People
 
In union, O Lord with the faithful at every altar of Your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer You praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our souls and bodies with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we can not now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our hearts. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our souls. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen.
 
The Leader continues
 
Let us spend a few moments reflecting on the fact that God so loves each one of us, that God sent God’s Only-Begotten Son into the world for all of us.

Hymn 645 The king of love my Shepherd is
Picture

The Post Communion Prayer
 
Let us pray.
 
Celebrant and People
 
Almighty and ever-living 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.
Blessing

​Hymn 618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones
Picture
Picture

Dismissal
Leader        Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia. Alleluia.
People       Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.​

Postlude




April Birthdays
John O’Malley, Suzanne Alberich, Roger McGary, Carla Metell, Lorraine Clark, Lauren Hoehn,
Corey Hoehn, Mary Anny DeFreitas, Coco Campbell, Becky Griffen
Anniversaries
Ribbons & Bruce Harris
Please email [email protected] to update or include yours!
 
 
Sunday Prayers

Sarah, the Archbishop of Canterbury
Sean, our Presiding Bishop; Julia, Ian and Mary our Bishops
Stephen, Storm, and Sharon, our Priests
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community, The Diocese of Rio Grande Borderland Ministries
The Cape & Islands Deanery

 
Donald, our President
The Members of Congress; Maura our Governor, and all our elected officials
Pray for Our Country
 
For peace in the Middle East
For the people of Ukraine; the people of Iran; All Refugees
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky; All those relying on SNAP benefits

For our planet


All Staff of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Our Vineyard EMS, Fire and Police Departments
All the Members of the New York City Fire Department
 
Those working to address racial injustice

         Sarah & Richard, Chelsea, Debbie and Alan, Bill, Deborah, Jen B., Judy B., Kathy,
​Lorraine & Richard, Margaret, Mark & Donna, Mary & Gregg, Maureen M., Nancy, Pat, Paul,
Suzanne, Janet, Ralph, Corby, Molly, Lorraine S. and her family, James and his family, Jon, Rhonda, John,
Newton and his family, Luiza and Wayne


Those who have died and their families, especially
Howard Leonard Jr.
 
 All those in whose memory flowers have been given,
​all those killed because of oppression, gun violence, hatred, war, or the color of their skin.

GRACE CHURCH
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
(508) 693-0332

Rector: The Reverend Stephen Harding
Priest Associates: The Rev’d Sharon Eckhardt
                             The Rev’d Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Heather Raveling
Cellist:   Jan Hyer
Bookkeeper:  David Smith
Vestry Officers:
Senior Warden:          Jennifer Haynes
Junior Warden:           Liz DaSilva
Treasurer:                   Andrea Wong-Monteiro
Clerk:                           Kim Garrison
 
Vestry Members:
        Gary Eckhardt, Donna Griffen, Betsy Holcomb, Karen Huff, Faith Laskaris, Rori Peters

​ASSISTING IN OUR WORSHIP
Officiant:  Daniela Lynch
​Readers:  Gus Harris, Mateo Lynch 
A/V Wizards: Gary Eckhardt, Betsy Holcomb, Gary Eckhardt, & The Rev’d Dr. Storm Swain
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Zoom Hosts:  The Rev’d Ribbons Harris & Karen Huff
Hospitality: Lorraine Clark, Bebee Green & members of the parish
Readers and Intercessors: Judy Carter, Carolyn Eddy, Kim Garrison,
David Grey, Ribbons Harris, Jennifer Haynes, John Hickey, Betsy Holcomb, Karen Huff, Jan Hyer, Faith Laskaris, Michelle Lynch, Maranda Post & DiAnn Ray
Eucharistic Ministers: Abby Bates, Judy Carter, Carolyn Eddy,
Jennifer Haynes & DiAnn Ray
Singers:  Abby Bates, Judy Carter, Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Donna Griffen,
Rev. Stephen Harding, John Hickey, Betsy Holcomb, Jan Hyer
Ushers:  Lorraine Clark and BeBee Green
We invite you to join us! Please email [email protected] 
PO Box 1197 • 34 Woodlawn Avenue • Vineyard Haven MA 02568
​
www.graceepiscopalmv.org • 508 693-0332