Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen Palm Sunday
April 9, 2017
Called to Grow: in service, in numbers of disciples, and in grace Please remember a reverent silence and respect for those who wish to pray before mass. Before Mass, we speak to God. During Mass, we listen to God. After Mass, we listen and speak to each other.
The Rev. Rebecca Myers, LSW - Rector Rebecca is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Her sabbath days will typically be Monday and Friday. You can reach her via email at [email protected] or by phone 717-433-1556 (cell) or 717-567-0404 (home). Michele Neibert - Parish Administrator The Episcopal Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen 159 South Second Street, Newport, PA 17074 Office: 717-567-6514 E-mail: [email protected] www.nativityandststephen.diocpa.org
LITURGY OF THE PALMS Beginning in the parking lot – weather permitting
Celebrant: Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. Collect
Prayer Book, p. 270
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew 21:1 - 11: When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’ The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’ The celebrant then blesses the palm branches.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant: Let us go forth in peace. People: In the name of Christ. Amen. Procession of Palms into the Church (At the door of the church)
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Processional Hymn “All glory, laud and honor”
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD Celebrant: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Collect
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Choir Selection “Hosanna!”
Shafferman and Page
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4 – 9a
insert
Psalm 31:9-16
insert
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
insert
Gradual Hymn “To mock your reign, O dearest Lord”
No. 170
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Congregation please read the parts in bold.
insert
The Sermon
The Rev. Rebecca Myers
The Prayers of the People Lord, have mercy. The Peace (all stand) Welcome and Announcements
Prayer Book, p. 360
MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT The Offertory Sentence
Prayer Book, p. 376
Offertory Hymn “Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended”
No. 158
The Doxology
No. 380, v.3
The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer I)
insert
The Sanctus
S129
Consecration
insert
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Prayer Book, p. 364
Fraction Anthem
S163
Ministration of Communion Prayer after Communion
Prayer Book, p. 366
Prayer over the People Celebrant: Bow down before the Lord. People kneel and celebrant continues prayer. Recessional Hymn “And now, O Father, mindful of the love”
No. 337
The Dismissal
Prayer Book, p. 366
ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us for Coffee Hour after the service.
Godly Play is today.
There is no Parlor People today. Parlor People resumes April 23. Special guest Michael Mark will talk about the issue of carbon pricing.
Men’s and Women’s Breakfast - each Wed., 9am. Men meet at Espresso Yourself Café. Women meet at May’s Railside Grill.
Choir Practice - Weds.at 10:15am.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm. Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service. There will be no Taize’ service April 11.
During 2017, we will be celebrating baptism on June 4, November 5 and December 3. Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on any of these days.
All who have been baptized by water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, are welcome to receive communion. You may receive bread only or bread and wine. You may receive the wine by common cup or by dipping your wafer into the chalice. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest.
We are starting our prayer list over again. If you have a name you’d like for the list, let Michele know at 717-567-6514 or [email protected]
Flowers for Easter, April 16. Donations for Easter flowers will be taken through today. If you have an envelope, you can use for the donation, including marking if they are “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. There are also envelopes at the back of the church.
Services for Holy Week Tues., April 11, 7pm, St. Stephen’s, Thompsontown Thursday, April 13, 6:00pm Agape Meal; 7:00pm Maundy Thursday service with washing of the feet, communion, stripping of the altar and vigil Friday, April 14, Noon, Newport Ministerium Cross Walk, Newport Square. Theme is the hymn, “Were You There?” 7:00pm – Good Friday service with Veneration of the Cross
YWCA of Greater Harrisburg training on child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, elder assault and human trafficking, April 20, 8am – 4pm, Family Life Center, Newport. Cost is $25. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Register by April 12 by calling Emily O’Haren, 717-238-7273 ext. 3994 or email [email protected].
Tickets are now available for the Race for Reading to benefit Perry County Literacy Council, Saturday, May 6, Little Buffalo State Park, 5pm. Dinner tickets are $35. A pre-race Mint Julep Party in memory of Susan Connell will be held at the home of Todd Saner, at 4pm. Tickets for the pre-race party are $50.00. There are also supporting levels for the event from $25 through $2,000. Send your ticket request with check payable to Perry County Literacy Council, PO Box 37, Newport, PA 17074.
Perry Human Services ‘Take a Swing at Drug Abuse’ Miniature Golf Tournament, Sat., May 6, Paradise Stream Family Campground, Loysville. Form a team of 2 – 5 members. Each member commits to rasing a minimum of $25. More info and registration sheet are on the bulletin board in the Undercroft.
Please pray for our confirmands. O God, you prepared your disciples for the coming of the Spirit through the teaching of your Son Jesus Christ: Make the hearts and minds of Ethan, Lily and Sophia ready to receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that they may be filled with the strength of his presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, p. 819. Please say yes if Lily, Ethan or Sophia asks to interview you during coffee hour today. They will ask the following questions: When you were little, what church did you go to? Where and how often? When did you start going to church? Why do you think church is important? Why do you worship God?
Food Demonstration and Lunch at Honamon House, Tuesday, April 25 11am – 1pm. We’ll provide lunch and Maryann will provide a food demonstration. Please let Lynne Mitchell or Wendy Day know if you can provide something for lunch or will attend.
Sacred Stitches, April 22, 10am-2pm, Church of the Nativity. Bring your lunch. We are providing dessert and drinks. See Wendy Day if you can bring a dessert or drink.
Help people in need around the world! Spring ingathering today. A Thankoffering box is available by the coffee pots in the kitchen if you'd like to make donations that way. United Thankoffering is a project of the Episcopal Church Women of The Episcopal Church. Boxes are available to collect your offering, which is brought to church twice a year. A wonderful spiritual practice is to put something in the box each time you are thankful to God. If possible, count the money in your box and write a check to the church in that amount.
Baking needs and chocolate items available through Equal Exchange. See the cart in the parish hall. Dark chocolate Easter Eggs available today for your Easter giving needs.
Service Participants Greeters: Tony and Ann Roland Lector: Susan Rice Prayers of the People: Jane Hoover Acolyte and Eucharistic Minister: Bill Day Organist: Seth Jacoby Verger: Bill Rohm Refreshments: Anne Chappelka and Elizabeth Place Counters: Becky and Bill Day
Vestry Shannon Burns - Sr. Warden Tootser Davis - Jr. Warden Kay Cramer Bill Day Miguel Gonzales Lynne Mitchell Gail Shull Bill Rohm Becky Gephart-Crup- Secretary Wendy Day-Treasurer
April 9, 2017
Called to Grow: in service, in numbers of disciples, and in grace Please remember a reverent silence and respect for those who wish to pray before mass. Before Mass, we speak to God. During Mass, we listen to God. After Mass, we listen and speak to each other.
The Rev. Rebecca Myers, LSW - Rector Rebecca is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Her sabbath days will typically be Monday and Friday. You can reach her via email at [email protected] or by phone 717-433-1556 (cell) or 717-567-0404 (home). Michele Neibert - Parish Administrator The Episcopal Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen 159 South Second Street, Newport, PA 17074 Office: 717-567-6514 E-mail: [email protected] www.nativityandststephen.diocpa.org
LITURGY OF THE PALMS Beginning in the parking lot – weather permitting
Celebrant: Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. Collect
Prayer Book, p. 270
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew 21:1 - 11: When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’ The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’ The celebrant then blesses the palm branches.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant: Let us go forth in peace. People: In the name of Christ. Amen. Procession of Palms into the Church (At the door of the church)
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Processional Hymn “All glory, laud and honor”
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD Celebrant: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Collect
insert
Choir Selection “Hosanna!”
Shafferman and Page
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4 – 9a
insert
Psalm 31:9-16
insert
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
insert
Gradual Hymn “To mock your reign, O dearest Lord”
No. 170
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Congregation please read the parts in bold.
insert
The Sermon
The Rev. Rebecca Myers
The Prayers of the People Lord, have mercy. The Peace (all stand) Welcome and Announcements
Prayer Book, p. 360
MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT The Offertory Sentence
Prayer Book, p. 376
Offertory Hymn “Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended”
No. 158
The Doxology
No. 380, v.3
The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer I)
insert
The Sanctus
S129
Consecration
insert
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Prayer Book, p. 364
Fraction Anthem
S163
Ministration of Communion Prayer after Communion
Prayer Book, p. 366
Prayer over the People Celebrant: Bow down before the Lord. People kneel and celebrant continues prayer. Recessional Hymn “And now, O Father, mindful of the love”
No. 337
The Dismissal
Prayer Book, p. 366
ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us for Coffee Hour after the service.
Godly Play is today.
There is no Parlor People today. Parlor People resumes April 23. Special guest Michael Mark will talk about the issue of carbon pricing.
Men’s and Women’s Breakfast - each Wed., 9am. Men meet at Espresso Yourself Café. Women meet at May’s Railside Grill.
Choir Practice - Weds.at 10:15am.
Taize’ Tuesdays, 5:00pm. Twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a Taize’ service. There will be no Taize’ service April 11.
During 2017, we will be celebrating baptism on June 4, November 5 and December 3. Let Rebecca know if you or someone you know would like to be baptized on any of these days.
All who have been baptized by water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, are welcome to receive communion. You may receive bread only or bread and wine. You may receive the wine by common cup or by dipping your wafer into the chalice. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest.
We are starting our prayer list over again. If you have a name you’d like for the list, let Michele know at 717-567-6514 or [email protected]
Flowers for Easter, April 16. Donations for Easter flowers will be taken through today. If you have an envelope, you can use for the donation, including marking if they are “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. There are also envelopes at the back of the church.
Services for Holy Week Tues., April 11, 7pm, St. Stephen’s, Thompsontown Thursday, April 13, 6:00pm Agape Meal; 7:00pm Maundy Thursday service with washing of the feet, communion, stripping of the altar and vigil Friday, April 14, Noon, Newport Ministerium Cross Walk, Newport Square. Theme is the hymn, “Were You There?” 7:00pm – Good Friday service with Veneration of the Cross
YWCA of Greater Harrisburg training on child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, elder assault and human trafficking, April 20, 8am – 4pm, Family Life Center, Newport. Cost is $25. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Register by April 12 by calling Emily O’Haren, 717-238-7273 ext. 3994 or email [email protected].
Tickets are now available for the Race for Reading to benefit Perry County Literacy Council, Saturday, May 6, Little Buffalo State Park, 5pm. Dinner tickets are $35. A pre-race Mint Julep Party in memory of Susan Connell will be held at the home of Todd Saner, at 4pm. Tickets for the pre-race party are $50.00. There are also supporting levels for the event from $25 through $2,000. Send your ticket request with check payable to Perry County Literacy Council, PO Box 37, Newport, PA 17074.
Perry Human Services ‘Take a Swing at Drug Abuse’ Miniature Golf Tournament, Sat., May 6, Paradise Stream Family Campground, Loysville. Form a team of 2 – 5 members. Each member commits to rasing a minimum of $25. More info and registration sheet are on the bulletin board in the Undercroft.
Please pray for our confirmands. O God, you prepared your disciples for the coming of the Spirit through the teaching of your Son Jesus Christ: Make the hearts and minds of Ethan, Lily and Sophia ready to receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that they may be filled with the strength of his presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, p. 819. Please say yes if Lily, Ethan or Sophia asks to interview you during coffee hour today. They will ask the following questions: When you were little, what church did you go to? Where and how often? When did you start going to church? Why do you think church is important? Why do you worship God?
Food Demonstration and Lunch at Honamon House, Tuesday, April 25 11am – 1pm. We’ll provide lunch and Maryann will provide a food demonstration. Please let Lynne Mitchell or Wendy Day know if you can provide something for lunch or will attend.
Sacred Stitches, April 22, 10am-2pm, Church of the Nativity. Bring your lunch. We are providing dessert and drinks. See Wendy Day if you can bring a dessert or drink.
Help people in need around the world! Spring ingathering today. A Thankoffering box is available by the coffee pots in the kitchen if you'd like to make donations that way. United Thankoffering is a project of the Episcopal Church Women of The Episcopal Church. Boxes are available to collect your offering, which is brought to church twice a year. A wonderful spiritual practice is to put something in the box each time you are thankful to God. If possible, count the money in your box and write a check to the church in that amount.
Baking needs and chocolate items available through Equal Exchange. See the cart in the parish hall. Dark chocolate Easter Eggs available today for your Easter giving needs.
Service Participants Greeters: Tony and Ann Roland Lector: Susan Rice Prayers of the People: Jane Hoover Acolyte and Eucharistic Minister: Bill Day Organist: Seth Jacoby Verger: Bill Rohm Refreshments: Anne Chappelka and Elizabeth Place Counters: Becky and Bill Day
Vestry Shannon Burns - Sr. Warden Tootser Davis - Jr. Warden Kay Cramer Bill Day Miguel Gonzales Lynne Mitchell Gail Shull Bill Rohm Becky Gephart-Crup- Secretary Wendy Day-Treasurer
