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"When I was still an undergraduate art student at UCLA, I took a class on the intellectual history of Europe," Judy Chicago recounts in her book on The Dinner Party, published in 2007. "The professor, a respected historian, promised that at the last class he would discuss women's contributions to Western thought. I waited eagerly all semester and, at the final meeting, the instructor strode in and announced: 'Women's contributions to European intellectual history? They made none.'"
Grace Episcopal Church
Second Sunday in Lent
Hybrid Eucharist
March 13, 2022
10:00 am
THE HOLY EUCHARIST: Penitential Order, Eucharistic Prayer B
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Welcome
Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People God's mercy endures for ever.
People God's mercy endures for ever.
Opening Hymn, #526
Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
Celebrant and People
Most merciful God,
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.
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Silence may be kept.
Celebrant and People
Most merciful God,
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.
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons
The First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18, read by Bernadine Prygrosky
The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Then he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.” But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.
As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him.
When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.”
The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
The First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18, read by Bernadine Prygrosky
The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Then he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.” But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.
As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him.
When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.”
The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 27, read by Roger McGary
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? *
the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?
When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *
it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stumbled and fell.
Though an army should encamp against me, *
yet my heart shall not be afraid;
And though war should rise up against me, *
yet will I put my trust in him.
One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; *
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;
To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *
and to seek him in his temple.
For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *
he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling
and set me high upon a rock.
Even now he lifts up my head *
above my enemies round about me.
Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation
with sounds of great gladness; *
I will sing and make music to the Lord.
Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; *
have mercy on me and answer me.
You speak in my heart and say, "Seek my face." *
Your face, Lord, will I seek.
Hide not your face from me, *
nor turn away your servant in displeasure.
You have been my helper; cast me not away; *
do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Though my father and my mother forsake me, *
the Lord will sustain me.
Show me your way, O Lord; *
lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.
Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, *
for false witnesses have risen up against me,
and also those who speak malice.
What if I had not believed that I should see
the goodness of the Lord *
in the land of the living!
O tarry and await the Lord's pleasure; be strong,
and he shall comfort your heart; *
wait patiently for the Lord.
The Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1, read by John Hickey
Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn, #441, vv. 1-3
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (13:31-35)
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."
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.
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.
Prayers of the People, Form V
Intercessor: In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”.
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love,
and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
Here and after every petition the People respond
Lord, have mercy.
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Alan and Gayle, our own Bishops,
for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease,
and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel
to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith,
that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance
may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
For those in positions of public trust, especially Joe, our President, the Members of the Congress,
Charlie, our Governor, our elected officials, and the leaders of the world, that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who live and work on this Island, and all who visit our community, we pray to you, O Lord.
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the
world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who
are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
For this congregation: for those who are present, and for those who are absent], that we may
be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to
you, O Lord.
For our enemies and those who wish us harm; and for all whom we have injured or offended,
we pray to you, O Lord.
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our
lives, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and
neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to
you, O Lord.
For the concerns and thanksgivings of our hearts, [silence is kept],
we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
People: To you, O Lord our God.
Silence
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love,
and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
Here and after every petition the People respond
Lord, have mercy.
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Alan and Gayle, our own Bishops,
for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease,
and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel
to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith,
that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance
may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
For those in positions of public trust, especially Joe, our President, the Members of the Congress,
Charlie, our Governor, our elected officials, and the leaders of the world, that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who live and work on this Island, and all who visit our community, we pray to you, O Lord.
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the
world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who
are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
For this congregation: for those who are present, and for those who are absent], that we may
be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to
you, O Lord.
For our enemies and those who wish us harm; and for all whom we have injured or offended,
we pray to you, O Lord.
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our
lives, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and
neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to
you, O Lord.
For the concerns and thanksgivings of our hearts, [silence is kept],
we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
People: To you, O Lord our God.
Silence
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
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Offertory Hymn # 617, Eternal Ruler
The Holy Communion
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 God thanks and praise.
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.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.
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:
Celebrant 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 the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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.
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."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting this bread to you, from your creation.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ. 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.
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 God thanks and praise.
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.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.
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:
Celebrant 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 the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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.
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."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting this bread to you, from your creation.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ. 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.
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People Therefore let us keep the feast.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People Therefore let us keep the feast.
Prayer who are online
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.
Online leader
Let us spend a few moments reflecting on the fact that God so loved each one of us that God sent God’s Only-Begotten Son into the world for all of us.
[Silence is kept]
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.
Online leader
Let us spend a few moments reflecting on the fact that God so loved each one of us that God sent God’s Only-Begotten Son into the world for all of us.
[Silence is kept]
Communion Hymn, #149 Eternal Lord of Love
Postcommunion Prayer
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body
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
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body
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
Closing Hymn, #637 vv. 1, 3, 5
Dismissal
Leader Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Leader Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Sunday Prayers
Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Gayle, our Bishops
Stephen, Storm, and Sharon, our Priests
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community
The Cape & Islands Deanery
Joe, our President, Kamala, our Vice President
The Members of Congress; Charlie our Governor, and our elected officials
Our Country
The people of Afghanistan
The people of Ukraine
All Refugees
The Transgender Community in Texas and their parents
For our planet
All those affected by climate change
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky
The People of Pine Ridge
Andy
The Bessire family
Betsy and Lester
Bob & Lydia
Carl McGary
Connie & her family
Christine & Richard
Danny
Deanna
Deborah & her family
Gary
Gerry
Janice
Jeff
John & Tecla
Kate
The Landry family
The Leaf family
Lester & Betsy
Lorraine & Richard
Lyric
Maureen Mullen
Mike & Sarah
Deborah, Chris, Gunnar; Bill & Marcia; Valerie and all their family
Pat
Paul
Paquie
Phyllis
Ralph
Ryan
Shauna White Smith
Suzanne Goldstein
Tara
Wayman
William
All the Staff of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Our Vineyard EMS, Fire, and Police Departments
All the Members of the New York City Fire Department
We pray for all those who are sick with Covid-19; all those who are dying from it; all who have survived it; those who have died from it; their families; and all who are
caring for them; All those involved in the vaccination effort
Those working to address racial injustice
Those who have died: Carl, Louise, Inez, Patricia, Zeke
All those killed because of oppression, gun violence, hatred or
the color of their skin
Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Gayle, our Bishops
Stephen, Storm, and Sharon, our Priests
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community
The Cape & Islands Deanery
Joe, our President, Kamala, our Vice President
The Members of Congress; Charlie our Governor, and our elected officials
Our Country
The people of Afghanistan
The people of Ukraine
All Refugees
The Transgender Community in Texas and their parents
For our planet
All those affected by climate change
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky
The People of Pine Ridge
Andy
The Bessire family
Betsy and Lester
Bob & Lydia
Carl McGary
Connie & her family
Christine & Richard
Danny
Deanna
Deborah & her family
Gary
Gerry
Janice
Jeff
John & Tecla
Kate
The Landry family
The Leaf family
Lester & Betsy
Lorraine & Richard
Lyric
Maureen Mullen
Mike & Sarah
Deborah, Chris, Gunnar; Bill & Marcia; Valerie and all their family
Pat
Paul
Paquie
Phyllis
Ralph
Ryan
Shauna White Smith
Suzanne Goldstein
Tara
Wayman
William
All the Staff of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Our Vineyard EMS, Fire, and Police Departments
All the Members of the New York City Fire Department
We pray for all those who are sick with Covid-19; all those who are dying from it; all who have survived it; those who have died from it; their families; and all who are
caring for them; All those involved in the vaccination effort
Those working to address racial injustice
Those who have died: Carl, Louise, Inez, Patricia, Zeke
All those killed because of oppression, gun violence, hatred or
the color of their skin
Ministers All Baptized Parishioners
Rector The Rev. Stephen Harding
Priest Associates The Rev. Sharon Eckhardt & The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Senior Warden Bernadine Prygrosky
Junior Warden Lorraine Clark
Treasurer Jon Bates
Assistant Treasurer Ann Palches
Clerk Deborah Medders
Parish Administrator Carol Marrama
Director of Music Wes Nagy
Sexton Christopher Berry
Cellist Jan Hyer
Singers Abby Bates, Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Fr. Harding, Michael Haydn, John Hickey,
Jim Norton, Ann Palches, Trudy Russell
Vestry Glenn Alberich, Fala Freeman, Bryan Garrison, Jennifer Haynes,
Karen Huff, Joan Merry
Rector The Rev. Stephen Harding
Priest Associates The Rev. Sharon Eckhardt & The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Senior Warden Bernadine Prygrosky
Junior Warden Lorraine Clark
Treasurer Jon Bates
Assistant Treasurer Ann Palches
Clerk Deborah Medders
Parish Administrator Carol Marrama
Director of Music Wes Nagy
Sexton Christopher Berry
Cellist Jan Hyer
Singers Abby Bates, Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Fr. Harding, Michael Haydn, John Hickey,
Jim Norton, Ann Palches, Trudy Russell
Vestry Glenn Alberich, Fala Freeman, Bryan Garrison, Jennifer Haynes,
Karen Huff, Joan Merry
ASSISTING IN OUR WORSHIP
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Master of Ceremony: The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Carol Marrama
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Music Director: Wesley Nagy
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Readers: John Hickey, Roger McGary, Bernadine Prygrosky
Singers: Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Rev. Stephen Harding, Michael Haydn,
John Hickey, Jim Norton, Ann Palches
Usher: Bernadine Prygrosky
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Master of Ceremony: The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Carol Marrama
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Music Director: Wesley Nagy
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Readers: John Hickey, Roger McGary, Bernadine Prygrosky
Singers: Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Rev. Stephen Harding, Michael Haydn,
John Hickey, Jim Norton, Ann Palches
Usher: Bernadine Prygrosky
GRACE CHURCH
P O Box 1197, 34 Woodlawn Avenue, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
www.graceepiscopalmv.org (508) 693-0332
P O Box 1197, 34 Woodlawn Avenue, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
www.graceepiscopalmv.org (508) 693-0332