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e Lighting of the Paschal Candle
The service begins with the Lighting of the Pascal Candle from the liturgy for the Great Vigil of Easter. Th e Exsultet
Cantor
Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels, and let your trumpets shout Salvation for the victory of our mighty King.
Rejoice and sing now, all the round earth, bright with a glorious splendor, for darkness has been vanquished by our eternal King.
Rejoice and be glad now, Mother Church, and let your holy courts, in radiant light, resound with the praises of your people.
It is truly right and good, always and everywhere, with our whole heart and mind and voice, to praise you, the invisible, almighty, and eternal God, and your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who at the feast of the Passover paid for us the debt of Adam’s sin, and by his blood delivered your faithful people.
How wonderful and beyond our knowing, O God, is your mercy and loving-kindness to us, that to redeem a slave, you gave a Son.
Holy Father, accept our evening sacrifi ce, the off ering of this candle in your honor. May it shine continually to drive away all darkness. May Christ, the Morning Star who knows no setting, fi nd it ever burning--he who gives his light to all creation, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Th e Collect
Dear friends in Christ: On this most holy night, in which our Lord Jesus passed over from death to life, the Church invites her members, dispersed throughout the world, to gather in vigil and prayer. For this is the Passover of the Lord, in which, by hearing his Word and celebrating his Sacraments, we share in his victory over death.
Let us pray.
O God, through your Son you have bestowed upon your people the brightness of your light: Sanctify this new fi re, and grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly desires, that with pure minds we may attain to the festival of everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Paschal Candle is then lighted from the newly kindled fi re.
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter: Th e Resurrection of Our Lord
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Richmond, Virginia
Th
e Ministry of the Word
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Th e Gospel John 20:1-18
Early on the fi rst day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “Th ey have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Th en Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. Th e two were running together, but the other
disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb fi rst. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Th en Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Th en the other disciple, who reached the tomb fi rst, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Th en the disciples returned to their homes.
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. Th ey said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Th ey have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they
have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
Th e Sermon Th e Rev. Gary D. Jones
Th e Prayers of the People
Leader Let us pray for the church and the world.
The Leader and the People pray responsively. Leader In the work we do this day,
People May the risen Christ teach us.
Leader In the challenges we face this day,
People May the risen Christ guide us.
Leader Th rough the people we meet this day,
Leader As we respond to the hungers and hurts of this world,
People May the Spirit of the risen Christ strengthen us.
Leader We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world.
People Th at there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Leader We remember all who have died, [especially _________].
During the silence, members of the congregation may pray for others. Leader Give to the departed eternal rest;
People And let light perpetual shine upon them.
Leader Let us pray for our own needs and the needs of others.
The People may add their own petitions.
Celebrant Grant us, O God, so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with Christ in the joy
of his resurrection. Amen.
Th e Peace Prayer Book, page 360
Leader Th e peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Choral Anthem Upon Your Heart Eleanor Daley
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e Holy Communion
Th e Great Th anksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A Prayer Book, page 361
The people remain standing. Celebrant Th e 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 him 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.
Here a proper preface is said.
Th erefore 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:
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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.
Celebrant
Holy and gracious Father: In your infi nite 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 off ered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifi ce for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suff ering 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: Th is 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: Th is 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.” Th erefore 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 sacrifi ce of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we off er 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,
Celebrant and People Prayer Book, page 364
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
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrifi ced for us.
People Th erefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Th e 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.
Musical interlude: Gelobt sei Gott (Good Christians all, rejoice and sing) arr. John Ferguson
Celebrant Let us pray.
All Eternal God, heavenly Father, Prayer Book, page 365
you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Th e Blessing
Th e peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. And the blessing of God Almighty: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Dismissal Prayer Book, page 366
Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia. People Th anks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Hymns and service music from Th e Hymnal 1982. Th e Rite Stuff , Copyright©1998 by Church Publishing Incorporated, All rights reserved; from Copyright©1977; used by permission. Adapted from Common Worship, Copyright © Th e Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000-2006; All of the offi cial Common Worship publications are being published by Church House Publishing. Upon Your Heart by Eleanor Daley. Copyright Oxford University Press, used by permission. Final from Symphony No. 1 by Louis Vierne. Public Domain. Gelobt sei Gott (Good Christians all, rejoice and sing), arr. John Ferguson; MorningStar Music Publishers; used with OneLicense #A70911
Organ voluntary Final from Symphony No. 1 Louis Vierne
Participants
CELEBRANT AND PREACHER: Th e Rev. Gary D. Jones; ASSISTING CLERGY: Th e Rev. Cate Anthony, the Rev. John Jenkins, the Rev. Claudia Merritt, the Rev. Will Stanley; SINGERS: Soprano: Stephanie Hill Blackwood, Abby Outlaw, Kelsey Snyder; Alto: Katie Fessler, Claudia Kessel, Martha Prewitt, Alyssa Shevchuk; Tenor: Chris Edwards, Matt Hassmer, Margee Krebs, Joe McDonald; Bass: Malcolm Hines, Travis Krickovic, Christopher Lindbloom, Ian Richardson, Jim Smith-Parham; Cantor for the Th e Exsultet: Th e Rev. Will Stanley; INSTRUMENTALISTS: Mike Davison, trumpet 1 and
trumpet 2; Amy Roberts, horn; Alex Th eofanos, trombone; Jeff Hudson, tuba; Ray Breakall, timpani; Brent te Velde, piano
and organ; Peter Greydanus, cello
Easter Memorials
Th e fl owers in the church are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Pat and Nelson Ackerly Th e Rev. David T. Anderson Howard and Mildred Anderson John W. Anderson
Anne and Ralph Antell Cora Mae Armistead
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Ayers, Sr. Th omas G. and Lile T. Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Blake, Jr. Shaun Boone
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Borum Mr. and Mrs. Seth Borum Linda Hart Bouquet Roderick Dew Brown Claire and Edward Bruen Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Bullock Mrs. Frances M. Buchanan Lowndes Burke
Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Chewning, Jr. Dixon Wallace Christian
Th e Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William Gerow Christian
Edward Coff ey Rosa Flag Coff ey Pam Pearman Copeland David Watson Daniel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris Daniel David L. Davis, Sr.
David V. Davis Eleanor E. Davis
Sara Frances and Sam Derieux Bruce Holley Downes
Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Augustine Downes
Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Augustine Downes, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren Dunston June and Edward Dzielak
Albert W. Ebelein Richard C. Edmunds, Jr. Norm Faulkner
Nancy W. Fauntleroy Linda Fisher
Bernard and Marie Franko Patrick Franko
Th e Rev. Reginald Horace Fuller Anne Marsden Garrigue
Sheila Garrigue
Carroll C. Gathright, Jr. Isma M. Gathright
Mr. and Mrs. George Gilliam Annie Maye Goodwin
William Hunter Goodwin, Sr. W. Hunter Goodwin III Th e Rt. Rev. Robert Bruce Hall Alexander Hamilton IV
Rebecca Clary Harris Florence Hedrick
Th e Rev. John E. Hedrick Jack and Jacqueline F. Herod Henry Hewitt
Lelia Holtzman Holloway Alice H. Holsinger Virginia Henry Holt
Marion and Zaida Humphries, Jr. Vicky Ellen Hunt
Ann Taylor Jeff ries Virginia Johnson Hooks K. Johnston III Anne Marie Jones Tom and Alice Kidd Judith Youngblood Lane Angus H. Macaulay
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Mason
Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn Mason, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. James Dunn Mason, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Pleasants Massie Jeff rey Forbes Meadows
George V. Moncure, Jr.
Maggie Belle and Cabell Moore Watson Adams Mundy
Elizabeth Campbell Myers Timothy C. McCoy Dinah Dunston McElfresh C. Coleman McGehee Carden C. McGehee, Jr. James Downes Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John Franklyn Newsom, Jr.
Anne M. Oslack E. Holcomb Palmer Larry Dean Perry Lindsay Pollack
Martha Munson Pollard Robert N. Pollard, Jr. Robert N. Pollard III
Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax Randolph Peter M. Rippe
Jane E. Row David Sherman Carter Sommers William L. Stagg III Susie Olivia Taylor Helen Tigani Eric Caldwell Todd
Milnor Kelling Ashburn Tolley Dr. Robert Farley Tolley, Sr. Ella Susan Wade
William C. and Elizabeth L. Washburn
Carroll Edward Waters Gloria Holloway Waters Sydney Weis
Hugh and Lucy West Carrington Williams, Jr. Emory Gill Williams
Dr. George Williams and Ellen Williams
Mary and Otto Williams Otto Williams, Jr.
Anderson and Joanne Wise E. Randolph Wootton, Jr. William Lee Younger
And in thanksgiving for:
Caroline Y. Brandt Megan Michelle Coff ey Clark Edward Hodge James McDowell Hodge Elliott David Hodge Margaret McGehee Anne Owens
Lois and John David White & Family Margaret and E. Randolph Wootton, Sr. & Family
Th e plants and fl owers in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the ministry of the Rev. Gary D. Jones by the parish staff , and by St. Stephen’s Altar Guild and Flower Guild.
