We are a small Episcopal Church on the banks of the Rappahannock in Port Royal, Virginia. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Port Royal, the Nandtaughtacund, and we respect and honor with gratitude the land itself, the legacy of the ancestors, and the life of the Rappahannock Tribe. Our mission statement is to do God’s Will in all that we do.

Holy Eucharist, Rite 1, April 3, 2011

Title:Holy Eucharist, Rite 1, April 3, 2011

Bulletin Date: April 3, 2011 4:00 am

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A

April 3, 2011 – 11:00 A.M.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Priest-in-Charge:  The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks

(BCP—Book of Common Prayer, S Numbers are the service music found in the front of The Hymnal 1982; WLP-Wonder, Love and Praise)

When you enter these doors, you enter sacred space that has been set aside for God.

Before the service, please join us in silence as we meditate on God.

 

Tolling of the Bell

Please stand for the Introit

“Lead me Lord, lead me in Thy righteousness.  Make thy way plain before my face.”

The Word of God

Opening Acclamation                                                                          BCP 323                  

The Trisagion                                                                                         BCP324

Today’s Collect                                                                                           Insert  

First Reading                        1 Samuel 16:1-3                                       

Psalm  23                                                                                                    H 664 

Second Reading                     Ephesians 5:8-14                        

The Gospel                                   John 9:1-41

The Sermon                                                        The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks

The Nicene Creed                                                                                BCP 326

The Prayers of the People                                                                  BCP 328

The Confession of Sin                                                                         BCP 331                   

The Comfortable Words                                                                      BCP 332

The Peace

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings                                 BCP 830 #51/431  

Announcements

The Offertory

The Holy Communion     

Eucharistic Prayer II                                                                             BCP 340

Sanctus                                                                                                  BCP  341       

The Lord’s Prayer                                                                                 BCP 336

The Breaking of the Bread                                                                  BCP 337

Lamb of God                                                                                      LEVAS 270

The Prayer of Humble Access                                                           BCP 337

The Communion of the People of God

(All baptized Christians, regardless of church affiliation, are welcome at God’s altar.)

Post-Communion Prayer                                                                    BCP 339

The Blessing

Closing Hymn             How Wondrous and Great                                H 533

Dismissal                        


Announcements

We welcome you to St Peter’s.  Our hope is that you will find God’s love present with you in this place and that you will return here often to worship.

Many thanks to Lamar Key who is enriching our worship by playing his oboe for us. 

 Ushers—Each week our ushers will be available to welcome newcomers and to guide the congregation to the communion rail during Eucharist.  Many thanks to David Beck and Mary Ann Betchy for ushering today. 

Christian Education is available at 10AM for all ages.  The adults are exploring the four Gospels in a new way based on the book The Hidden Power of the Gospels by Dr. Alexander Shaia.

This Wednesday morning and every Wednesday in Lent—7AM  Healing Service and Eucharist –This service will last for about thirty minutes—a great way to start the day. 

Village Dinner!  This Wednesday, 5 to 7PM. Cost, $7 per person, 3 for $20. 


Ecumenical Bible study meets every Wednesday from 10AM until noon in the Parish House.   We are studying the Gospel according to Matthew. 

Thursday Nights in Lent–All are welcome at our Lenten Bible Study, which will be held  at 7PM  on Thursday nights during  Lent,  April 7 and 14).    The book that we are using as a guide for the study is Peter:  Fisherman and Shepherd of the Church, by Stephen J. Binz.   

Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry.  Contact Fred Pannell, (804) 742-5302, with questions.   Please bring dry or canned pet food for the animal shelter ministry.  If you have any questions, please speak with Marilyn Newman, (804) 742-5091.  Donations for the military which may be placed in the back pew.  Please contact Joan Poland, (540) 775-3277 for more information. 

Organ Dedicatory Recital at St Paul’s, Owens—Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 4PM.  Reception to follow.  Bruce Stevens is the organist.  Address:  5486 St Paul’s Rd, King George, VA  22485. 

Prayer and Worship Retreat—Thursday, April 14th at Church of the Messiah in Fredericksburg—A day of prayer, worship, music, faith and food!  Led by the Rev. Erika Takacs.  Open to all Adults.  Cost, $30.  See Cookie for details. 

Easter Lilies  for our Easter service may be given in honor of, in memory of, or in thanksgiving  of someone or something.  Please place $10 and a note with the wording you want for the bulletin in an envelope and place it in the offering plate if you’d like to contribute to our Easter celebration in this way.  

 

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