Trinity Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas
The Seventh Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 – 9:30 AM
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
Prelude Prayer of Christ Ascending Toward His Father Olivier Messiaen
Hymn 494 Diademata
Acclamation……………………………………………………………………………… Page 323
Collect for Purity
Gloria in Excelsis (Hymnal S 202) Healey Willan
Collect of the Day
The Lessons (Please be seated. The Scriptures are found on the back of this page)
First Lesson Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
Second Lesson I John 5:9-13
Sequence Hymn 465 (Followed by the Alleluia Verse) Ach Bleib Bei Uns
The Gospel (Responses on Page 326) John 17:6-19
Sermon The Reverend Kyle Stillings
The Nicene Creed………………………………………………………………………..Page 326
The Prayers of the People………………………………………………………………... Page 328
The Confession…………………………………………………………………………...Page 331
The Absolution
The Peace
The Holy Communion
Offertory and Anthem O Clap Your Hands John Rutter
Hymn 380 (St. 3) Old 100th
The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer I……………………………………………Page 333
Sanctus and Benedictus (Hymnal S114) Healey Willan
The Lord’s Prayer………………………………………………………………………...Page 336
The Breaking of the Bread
The Communion and Anthem A Gaelic Blessing John Rutter
Commissioning of Lay Eucharistic Ministers
If there are Eucharistic Visitors who will be taking the Sacrament to the sick, they are sent with these words
Celebrant In the name of this congregation I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
People We who are many are one body because we all share one bread, one cup.
Prayer of Thanksgiving…………………………………………………………………..Page 339
The Benediction
Hymn 483 St. Magnus
Postlude Trumpet Tune David N. Johnson
Baptized Christians of all ages and denominations are invited to the Lord’s Table. Kneel or stand at the rail, receiving the bread in the palm of your hand. If you wish to receive the wine you may drink from the cup or touch the bread lightly to the wine, if you do not wish to receive the wine, cross your arms at your chest and bow your head after receiving the bread. Those who have not been baptized are invited to cross your arms at your chest as a sign to the priest to give you a blessing. Those who wish to avail themselves of our Prayer and Healing Ministry may proceed to the side Altar on the north side of the church.
Scripture Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said, "Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus-- for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry. So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us-- one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection." So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and said, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place." And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.
Psalm 1 Page 585, BCP
1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, *
nor lingered in the way of sinners,
nor sat in the seats of the scornful!
2 Their delight is in the law of the LORD, *
and they meditate on his law day and night. Refrain
3 They are like trees planted by streams of water,
bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither;*
everything they do shall prosper.
4 It is not so with the wicked; *
they are like chaff which the wind blows away. Refrain
5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, *
nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, *
but the way of the wicked is doomed. Refrain
1 John 5:9-13
If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God that he has testified to his Son. Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony in their hearts. Those who do not believe in God have made him a liar by not believing in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
John 17:6-19
Looking up to heaven, Jesus prayed, "I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth."
The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. Psalms are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.
Sunday Messenger
The Altar Flowers
Today are given to the Glory of God and
in memory of Bishop Roger H. Cilley, Katherine Cleator, Ner Cleator, Irene Gibson, Sophie C. Smoke, and Walter G. Smoke.
Celebrating Birthdays
Carole Bell, Jean Freeman, and Elizabeth Monteith.
This Week’s Prayer List
Jacque Ellis, Dave Barker, Enrique Shad Ybarra, Steve Boling, Don Keene, Billy Garrison,
and Dave Walker.
Our Ongoing Prayers Are Requested
For the Following
Dave Barker, Bryant Holman, David Suggs, M’linda Lasswell, Steve Salch, Bob Murray, Valerie Jackson, Barbara Pennington, Leonard Mills, Merrell Goza, Ross Griffey, John Harp, Gloria Prescod, Phillip Head, Bill Leopold, Doris Janek , Mary Manger, Harriet Newding, Marianne Sefcik, Marjorie Sheffield, Dot Wolma, and Bryan Davis.
Not So Hot Time – This Summer at Trinity!
The Building Committee is very pleased to announce that Church Insurance has authorized us to purchase an air conditioning unit to provide temporary cooling in the church. The equipment is on order and we are very hopeful that we will have a cooler church in about two weeks – maybe by Trinity Sunday, which is June 7. We’ll keep you posted on progress on this front. In the meantime, rented AC will be keeping folks comfortable at Trinity School Honors Day and Graduation and we have ice cream sundaes and cake to look forward to after church on Pentecost, May 31. And don’t forget – that’s the day we welcome our interim rector The Rev. Bill Fowler and his wife Deborah. Wear RED to celebrate! Susan
Sunday Attendance
May 17 - 87
May 10 - 96
May 3 - 237
April 26 - 167
Financial Report
as of April 30, 2009
Total Revenue $196,042
Total Expenses $193,826
Over/Under $2,216
Children’s Ministry
Beginning this Sunday, we will have Veggie Tale Time, starting at 9:15 in the Godly Play Room, off the cloister. This is a Christian cartoon, snack, and craft time. All children are welcome! If you are Safe Guard trained, please sign up for a Sunday this summer. If you would like to be a part of the children's ministries or nursery and are not yet Safe Guard trained (program required by the Diocese), please see Carol Lee for an upcoming date.
Food for William Temple Party
The William Temple Episcopal Center (WTEC) is hosting an end-of-year dinner for students this Sunday evening. Kyle Stillings, director of WTEC, will also be our supply priest this Sunday. He would welcome contributions of sweets or appetizers for the party. If you can do this, please either bring non-refrigerated items to church on Sunday and give them to Kyle or drop things off anytime from early afternoon on at WTEC. The party starts at 5:00 p.m.
Safeguarding God's Children Training
June 3
On Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 pm, there will be a training session for Safeguarding God's Children. Our very own, Karen Peterson will be the instructor. This class is a requirement to participate in any child or youth event at Trinity. During the summer, the Godly Play class will be watching Veggie Tale movies and 2 volunteers are needed each week. Please consider taking this training so that you can be a part of children's ministry this summer. Our young families are so important to Trinity! Contact Carol Lee 409-741-9636 or for further information.
Congratulations to Our
Graduating Seniors!
On Sunday, May 31, Trinity will be honoring our graduating seniors. Each senior will receive a prayer book during the service and there will be an Ice Cream Social after the service. We are so proud of our seniors, especially with the challenges of Hurricane Ike: Andrew Coleman, Rachel McQuitty, Lauren Rice, Keaton Richter, Ben Zein-Elden.
Martha Needs More Hands
The “Martha Group” of ECW provides refreshments for receptions after funerals at Trinity and also, occasionally, meals for Trinity families. Many have noted an increase this year in the number of funeral services held. Lest we overtax the fairly small group of “marthas” who provide meals, cookies and snacks for after-funeral receptions, we are looking for volunteers. If you are willing to make cookies or a meal and stash them in your freezer, or in the freezer here at church or to be called upon occasionally to provide such food for this ministry, please call Anne Browne (409-457-9634) or let the church office know and Anne will call you.
Meet Our Newest Bishop
Plan to be at St. Michael’s, La Marque, at 2:30 p.m. today, to meet our new bishop, Andy Doyle, in an informal setting. Andy will become Bishop of the Diocese of Texas in June when Bishop Wimberly retires. He is in his early forties and will be our Bishop for a long time! He’s also a wonderful and interesting person who I think you will enjoy getting to know.
Supper Club #2
Jon and Suzette Schultz will host Supper Club II on May 30th at 6:00 pm. Everyone will create and barbeque their own pizzas. We will put on some Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys music and play Charades. Dress is very casual as it will be outside in the screened porch. Please RSVP to 409-737-4610 or 713-412-7565. When we know how many are coming, we will email a list of things people can bring and also directions. Everyone is invited!
Leaders in today’s liturgy
Celebrant The Rev. Kyle Stillings
Director of Music Ronald Wyatt
Vestry Person of the Day Carl Schutz
Lector Chris Thomas
Worship Leader Nita Caskey
Eucharistic Ministers Nita Caskey, Bill Haymes
Prayer Station Carol Malloy
Altar Guild
Susan Duif, Joanne Mensman, Anne Bentley, Joy Unbehagen, Marinel Ammenheuser,
and Nancy Boling.
Acolytes
Collyn Davis, Charlotte Dearman, Beth Ebert.
Trinity Episcopal Church
2216 Ball Avenue
Galveston, Texas 77550
Telephone: 409-765-6317 Fax: 409-762-7000
www.trinitygalv.net