The Re-Dedication of Grace Church
Vineyard Haven
August 31, 2024
4:00pm
August 31, 2024
4:00pm
The Holy Eucharist Rite II
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Welcome to this service of re-dedication and celebration at Grace Church. This service is the culmination of the generosity and work of many people: Parishioners, Friends, Families, our Town, the Commonwealth, our Diocese, and our wider off-island community, and we are deeply grateful to all of them.
For this service, we want to thank our Bishop, the Right Reverend Alan M. Gates, for being with us as our Homilist and Celebrant, Ms. Deborah Lewis, for serving as Organist, and to the Hospitality Committee, for providing the reception after the service. It is our joy to welcome everyone to make their Communion with us. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, rather than the Sacrament, please cross your arms, and we will bless you. We’re very glad you’re here to celebrate with us as we give thanks to God for what we have accomplished in caring for our buildings, converting to heat pumps, and converting to solar energy. God bless you, Stephen+ The Reverend Stephen Harding, Rector For the Wardens, Vestry, and Congregation of Grace Church |
The clergy and people gather with the bishop in a place apart from the church or chapel.
When all are ready, the Bishop says the following or similar words
Through the ages, Almighty God has moved his people to build houses of prayer and praise, and to set apart places for the ministry of his holy Word and Sacraments. With gratitude for the renovations, repair, and additions to Grace Church, we are now gathered to bless the work accomplished and re-dedicate the Church in God’s Name.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, we thank you for making us in your image, to share in the ordering of your world. Receive the work of our hands in this place, set apart for your worship, the building up of the living, and the remembrance of the dead, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Announcements may now be made.
The procession approaches the door of the church. At the threshold, the Bishop says
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Bishop Let us pray.
O God, make the door of this house wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship, and a heavenly Father’s care; and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and hate. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling-block to children, or to straying feet, but rugged enough to turn back the tempter’s power: make it a gateway to your eternal kingdom. Amen.
Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
Standing at the door of the church, the Bishop then says
Let the door(s) be opened.
The door is opened. With the pastoral staff the Bishop marks the threshold with the sign of the cross saying:
Peace be to this house, and to all who enter here: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
When all are ready, the Bishop says the following or similar words
Through the ages, Almighty God has moved his people to build houses of prayer and praise, and to set apart places for the ministry of his holy Word and Sacraments. With gratitude for the renovations, repair, and additions to Grace Church, we are now gathered to bless the work accomplished and re-dedicate the Church in God’s Name.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, we thank you for making us in your image, to share in the ordering of your world. Receive the work of our hands in this place, set apart for your worship, the building up of the living, and the remembrance of the dead, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Announcements may now be made.
The procession approaches the door of the church. At the threshold, the Bishop says
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Bishop Let us pray.
O God, make the door of this house wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship, and a heavenly Father’s care; and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and hate. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling-block to children, or to straying feet, but rugged enough to turn back the tempter’s power: make it a gateway to your eternal kingdom. Amen.
Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
Standing at the door of the church, the Bishop then says
Let the door(s) be opened.
The door is opened. With the pastoral staff the Bishop marks the threshold with the sign of the cross saying:
Peace be to this house, and to all who enter here: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Processional Hymn 364, vv 1-5 O God, we praise thee
The congregation standing, the Bishop begins the Prayer for the Consecration of the Church.
Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
People The maker of heaven and earth.
Bishop: Let us pray.
Everliving God, watchful and caring, our source and our end: All that we are and all that we have is yours. Accept us now, as we dedicate this place to which we come to praise your Name, to ask your forgiveness, to know your healing power, to hear your Word, and to be nourished by the Body
and Blood of your Son. Be present always to guide and to judge, to illumine and to bless your people.
Wardens: Lord Jesus Christ, make this a temple of your presence and a
house of prayer. Be always near us when we seek you in this place. Draw us to you, when we come alone and when we come with others, to find comfort and wisdom, to be supported and strengthened, to rejoice and give thanks. May it be here, Lord Christ, that we are made one with you and with one another, so that our lives are sustained and sanctified for your service.
Rector: Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we may grow closer to you through joy and through suffering. Be with us in the fullness of your power as new members are added to your household, as we grow in grace through the years, when we are joined in marriage, when we turn to you in sickness or special need, and, at the last, when we are committed into the hands of God.
Bishop Now, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sanctify this place;
People For everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
Bishop Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;
People And you are exalted as head over all. Amen.
A Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church
Let us thank God whom we worship here in the beauty of holiness.
Eternal God, the heaven of heavens cannot contain you, much less the walls of temples made with hands. Graciously receive our thanks for this place, and accept the work of our hands, offered to your honor and glory.
For the Church universal, of which these visible buildings are the symbol,
We thank you, Lord.
For your presence whenever two or three have gathered together in your Name,
We thank you, Lord.
For this place where we may be still and know that you are God,
We thank you, Lord.
For making us your children by adoption and grace, and refreshing us day by day with the bread of life.
We thank you, Lord.
For the knowledge of your will and the grace to perform it,
We thank you, Lord.
For the fulfilling of our desires and petitions as you see best for us,
We thank you, Lord.
For the pardon of our sins, which restores us to the company of your faithful people,
We thank you, Lord.
For the blessing of our vows and the crowning of our years with your goodness,
We thank you, Lord.
For the faith of those who have gone before us and for our encouragement by their perseverance,
We thank you, Lord.
For the fellowship of all your Saints,
We thank you, Lord.
After a brief silence, the Bishop concludes with the following Doxology
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty;
People For everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
Bishop Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;
People And you are exalted as head over all. Amen.
Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
People The maker of heaven and earth.
Bishop: Let us pray.
Everliving God, watchful and caring, our source and our end: All that we are and all that we have is yours. Accept us now, as we dedicate this place to which we come to praise your Name, to ask your forgiveness, to know your healing power, to hear your Word, and to be nourished by the Body
and Blood of your Son. Be present always to guide and to judge, to illumine and to bless your people.
Wardens: Lord Jesus Christ, make this a temple of your presence and a
house of prayer. Be always near us when we seek you in this place. Draw us to you, when we come alone and when we come with others, to find comfort and wisdom, to be supported and strengthened, to rejoice and give thanks. May it be here, Lord Christ, that we are made one with you and with one another, so that our lives are sustained and sanctified for your service.
Rector: Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we may grow closer to you through joy and through suffering. Be with us in the fullness of your power as new members are added to your household, as we grow in grace through the years, when we are joined in marriage, when we turn to you in sickness or special need, and, at the last, when we are committed into the hands of God.
Bishop Now, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sanctify this place;
People For everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
Bishop Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;
People And you are exalted as head over all. Amen.
A Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church
Let us thank God whom we worship here in the beauty of holiness.
Eternal God, the heaven of heavens cannot contain you, much less the walls of temples made with hands. Graciously receive our thanks for this place, and accept the work of our hands, offered to your honor and glory.
For the Church universal, of which these visible buildings are the symbol,
We thank you, Lord.
For your presence whenever two or three have gathered together in your Name,
We thank you, Lord.
For this place where we may be still and know that you are God,
We thank you, Lord.
For making us your children by adoption and grace, and refreshing us day by day with the bread of life.
We thank you, Lord.
For the knowledge of your will and the grace to perform it,
We thank you, Lord.
For the fulfilling of our desires and petitions as you see best for us,
We thank you, Lord.
For the pardon of our sins, which restores us to the company of your faithful people,
We thank you, Lord.
For the blessing of our vows and the crowning of our years with your goodness,
We thank you, Lord.
For the faith of those who have gone before us and for our encouragement by their perseverance,
We thank you, Lord.
For the fellowship of all your Saints,
We thank you, Lord.
After a brief silence, the Bishop concludes with the following Doxology
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty;
People For everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
Bishop Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;
People And you are exalted as head over all. Amen.
First Reading 1 Kings 8:22-23,27b-30, read by Abby Bates
Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, ‘O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, ‘But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Have regard to your servant’s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day towards this house, the place of which you said, “My name shall be there”, that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays towards this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray towards this place; O hear in heaven your dwelling-place; heed and forgive.’
Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, ‘O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, ‘But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Have regard to your servant’s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day towards this house, the place of which you said, “My name shall be there”, that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays towards this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray towards this place; O hear in heaven your dwelling-place; heed and forgive.’
Psalm 84, led by Betsy Holcomb
1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! *
My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
2 The sparrow has found her a house
and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; *
by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *
they will always be praising you.
4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *
whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way.
5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, *
for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.
6 They will climb from height to height, *
and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.
7 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; *
hearken, O God of Jacob.
8 Behold our defender, O God; *
and look upon the face of your Anointed.
9 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, *
and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God
than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.
10 For the Lord God is both sun and shield; *
he will give grace and glory;
11 No good thing will the Lord withhold *
from those who walk with integrity.
12 O Lord of hosts, *
happy are they who put their trust in you!
1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! *
My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
2 The sparrow has found her a house
and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; *
by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *
they will always be praising you.
4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *
whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way.
5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, *
for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.
6 They will climb from height to height, *
and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.
7 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; *
hearken, O God of Jacob.
8 Behold our defender, O God; *
and look upon the face of your Anointed.
9 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, *
and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God
than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.
10 For the Lord God is both sun and shield; *
he will give grace and glory;
11 No good thing will the Lord withhold *
from those who walk with integrity.
12 O Lord of hosts, *
happy are they who put their trust in you!
Second Reading: Revelation 21:2-7, read by John Hickey
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
‘See, the home of God is among mortals.
He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away.’
And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
‘See, the home of God is among mortals.
He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away.’
And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.
Hymn 492 Sing, ye faithful
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew
(7:13-14,24-25)
(7:13-14,24-25)
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ
[Jesus said] ‘Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
‘Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.
[Jesus said] ‘Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
‘Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.
Homily The Right Reverend Alan M. Gates
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.
The Prayers of the People, Form IV, led by Carolyn Eddy
Leader Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
After a period of silence, the Bishop concludes with the following prayers
Almighty God, all times are your seasons, and all occasions invite your tender mercies: Accept our prayers and intercessions offered in this place today and in the days to come; through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
We give you thanks, O God, for the gifts of your people, and for the work of many hands, which have beautified, repaired, and upgraded this place to ensure the celebration of your holy mysteries for years to come. Accept and bless all we have done, and grant that in these earthly things we may behold the order and beauty of things heavenly; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
After a period of silence, the Bishop concludes with the following prayers
Almighty God, all times are your seasons, and all occasions invite your tender mercies: Accept our prayers and intercessions offered in this place today and in the days to come; through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
We give you thanks, O God, for the gifts of your people, and for the work of many hands, which have beautified, repaired, and upgraded this place to ensure the celebration of your holy mysteries for years to come. Accept and bless all we have done, and grant that in these earthly things we may behold the order and beauty of things heavenly; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace
The Bishop says to the people
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Bishop and other clergy and the people greet one another.
The Bishop says to the people
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Bishop and other clergy and the people greet one another.
Announcements
Hymn 581 Where charity and love prevail
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
The people stand, as able. The Celebrant faces them and says
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 great High Priest; in whom we are built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer before you a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and pleasing in your sight.
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 he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
The people remain standing, as able.
Celebrant 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.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant 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 Celebrant
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 Great Thanksgiving
The people stand, as able. The Celebrant faces them and says
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 great High Priest; in whom we are built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer before you a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and pleasing in your sight.
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 he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
The people remain standing, as able.
Celebrant 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.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant 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 Celebrant
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
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept.
Then may be sung or said
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant 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 Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept.
Then may be sung or said
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant 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.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
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.
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.
Leader 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.
The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it
to the people.
The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it
to the people.
Hymn 685 Rock of Ages
The Post Communion Prayer
Celebrant Let us pray.
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.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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.
Blessing
Hymn 213 Come away to the skies
Dismissal
Leader Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power
of the Spirit.
People Thanks be to God.
Leader Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power
of the Spirit.
People Thanks be to God.
Postlude In Dir ist Freude, Johann Sebastian Bach
Thank You To All Our Generous Donors!
The work wouldn’t have been possible without you!
The work wouldn’t have been possible without you!
We particularly want to acknowledge the Town of Tisbury’s Community Preservation Commission and the Massachusetts Historical Commission for their generous financial and technical support, as well as the support of the William Street Historic District throughout this project. In addition, we thank Cape Light Compact and RISE Engineering for their technical and financial support of this project.
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Suzanne & Glenn Alberich
Bernice Anderson Abby & Jon Bates Jack Bergquist Mark & Aimée Bessire Barbara C. Block Allison Burger & Mary Beth Grady Chris & Tim Burke Karen Burke Margaret & William Burke, Sr. Sheila Butler Dolly & Bruce Campbell Victoria Campbell Cape Light Compact Marcia & Bill Cini Lorraine & Richard Clark Nancy Cohen & Roger McGary Susan Collinson Susan Crampton Teri Culletto Anna Marie D'Adderie Terry David Joan-Ellen Deck Leo DeSorcy II The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Kristin Harris & Ian T. Douglas Sharon & Gary Eckhardt Carolyn Eddy Lumman & Warren Elliott Krista Elliott Riley Fala Freeman Leslie Frizzell Kim & Bryan Garrison Robyn & Dale Garth Ida & Curtis Gear Estate of Walter B. Goldfarb Malcolm Goodridge Cyndi Grant & Richard Clark The Rev'ds Storm Swain & Stephen Harding Mark Harnen Beth Hatcher The Haynes Family Bennie & John Hickey Dana Hodsdon & Hyung S. Lee Lauren & Douglas Hoehn Wendy Hoskins Karen Huff Elizabeth Hunt Mark Jenkins |
Edar Frances (Darcy) Jewett
Hester Kirkham Ralph Knapp Robert E.L. Knight Nevenka Kovacevich Faith & Lew Laskaris Leslie & William Lee Barbara Levine The Robert B. Levine Trust Bonnie Levy Debby & Gus Lewis Roger Lovejoy Christine MartinGinger Martin Liza & Steve May Jean McCarthy Meg McCreery Mim McLaughlin Deborah Medders & Ken Armistead The Messenger Family Charitable Trust The Massachusetts Historical Commission Sharon & Brian Milzoff Mardi Moran & Simon Shapiro In Memory of Raymond Morris Jo Ann Murphy Deborah & Richard Nelson Gemma Peacocke Sharon Pearson Maranda & Ben Post Jim Pringle Bernadine Prygrosky Walter Pryor Richard Purvis DiAnn & Sandy Ray Sarah Ream & Robert Myhill The Michael C. Reveliotty Living Trust RISE Engineering Karen & Tony Ross Trudy & Isaac Russell Janet E. Scatton Berry Gwinn H. Scott Sarah Shepard The Shepard Family Polly & Brad Simpkins The Gay & Arch Smith Family Charitable Fund Alan M. Sooho Jeff Spear Town of Tisbury Community Preservation Commission Penelope Winslow The Cordelia Shampanier Fund |
Building Committee Capital Campaign Committee
Lorraine Clark Glenn Alberich
Fala Freman Bill Cini
Bryan Garrison The Rev’d Stephen Harding
The Rev’d Stephen Harding Karen Huff
Jennifer Haynes Bernadine Prygrosky
Bernadine Prygrosky DiAnn Ray
Lorraine Clark Glenn Alberich
Fala Freman Bill Cini
Bryan Garrison The Rev’d Stephen Harding
The Rev’d Stephen Harding Karen Huff
Jennifer Haynes Bernadine Prygrosky
Bernadine Prygrosky DiAnn Ray
And thank you to those who did the work!
Architect: Jeffrey Brown, AIA, RIB
Structural Engineer: Casey Decker, PE
General Contractors: Eddie Ribeiro
Michael Carroll & Friends Construction
Alan Look
Tony Peak
Mark Shea, Carpenter
Onez Oliveira, Carpenter
Bliss Powerwashing
Colony Insulation
Cotuit Solar, Solar Panel Installation
Lyn Hovey Studios, Protective Glazing
Island Concrete Systems, Inc.
Nelson Mechanical Design
Ginerci Pena, Painter
Architect: Jeffrey Brown, AIA, RIB
Structural Engineer: Casey Decker, PE
General Contractors: Eddie Ribeiro
Michael Carroll & Friends Construction
Alan Look
Tony Peak
Mark Shea, Carpenter
Onez Oliveira, Carpenter
Bliss Powerwashing
Colony Insulation
Cotuit Solar, Solar Panel Installation
Lyn Hovey Studios, Protective Glazing
Island Concrete Systems, Inc.
Nelson Mechanical Design
Ginerci Pena, Painter