Christ Episcopal Church

Eureka, California
Trinity Sunday
First Sunday after Pentecost
May 31, 2015
Holy Eucharist Rite II
8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to actively participate in this worship. This booklet contains most of the
congregational portions of the liturgy as found in the Book of Common Prayer. The hymn
numbers refer to The Hymnal 1982 which is found in the pew rack in front of you.

Opening Voluntary "Cantabile" from

Symphonic Fantasy on the tune 'St. Patrick's Breastplate' Joseph H. Clokey

Entrance Hymn #366 vv. 1-4 Holy God we Praise thy Name

Presider:   Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

All: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
Amen.
 

THE WORD OF GOD BCP p. 355

Presider: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 
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S280 Gloria in excelsis Glory to God Spoken at 8:00 a.m.

Sung at 10:30 a.m.

 
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All: Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
 
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Presider: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day
All: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by
the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal
Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep
us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your
one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live
and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons (please be seated)
Reader: A Reading from Isaiah Isaiah 6:1-8
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and
lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance
above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two
they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and
said:
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory."

 
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The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the
house filled with smoke. And I said: "Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of
unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen
the King, the LORD of hosts!"
Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from
the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said:
"Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is
blotted out." Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and
who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!"
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Canticle 13 S236 (The music is found in the first part
of the hymnal on page S236)
A Song of Praise Benedictus es, Domine
Song of the Three Young Men
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *
you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *
on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you, beholding the depths; *
in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

Reader: A Reading from Paul’s Letter to the Romans Romans 8:12-17

So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to
the flesh-- for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit
you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the
Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to
fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry,
"Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are

 
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children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with
Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn #365 Come, Thou Almighty King
Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. John 3:1-17
There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus
by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come
from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of
God." Jesus answered him, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of
God without being born from above." Nicodemus said to him, "How can anyone
be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother's
womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the
kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the
flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I
said to you, 'You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it chooses,
and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where
it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus said to him,
"How can these things be?" Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel,
and yet you do not understand these things?
"Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have
seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly
things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly
things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from
heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the
wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him
may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who
believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
"Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in
order that the world might be saved through him."
Presider: The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Christ. (please be seated)
The Sermon The Rev. Nancy Streufert
The Nicene Creed (please stand)
We believe in one God,

 
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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:
Was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary,
and became truly human.
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.
Who, with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.
Who 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

Presider: As children of God, led by the Spirit, let us pray for the needs, hopes, and
concerns of the world.
Leader: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
All: That we all may be one.
Leader: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;

 
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All: That your Name may be glorified by all people.

Leader: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
All: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Leader: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
All: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Leader: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
All: That our works may find favor in your sight.
Leader: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
All: That they may be delivered from their distress.
Leader: Give to the departed eternal rest.
All: Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Leader: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
All: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Leader: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Silence
Presider: Almighty God, you have revealed to your Church your eternal Being of glorious
majesty and perfect love as one God in Trinity of Persons: Give us grace to
continue steadfast in the confession of this faith, and constant in our worship of
you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Peace (please stand)
Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All: And also with you.
Welcome and announcements (please be seated)
Prayer for a Birthday
All: Watch over your child, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and guide her
wherever she may be. Strengthen her when she stands; comfort her when
discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she falls; and in her heart may
your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of her life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Presider: But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices
are pleasing to God.

 
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Offertory Anthem Almighty God in Trinity Jean Pasquet

Offertory Hymn #376 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Prayer over the Gifts
Presider: Let us pray.
All: God of grace, receive all we offer you this day.
Help us in all we do to offer ourselves as a true and living sacrifice;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Presider: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them to the Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Presider: It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are
God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for
ever.
Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things
and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice
in the splendor of your radiance.
Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you
night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence,
they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them,
and giving voice to every creature under heaven,
we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing,
(spoken at 8:00 a.m.
sung at 10:30 a.m.)
All: 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.

 
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S 129 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (Sanctus)

(stand or kneel)
Presider: We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your
wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image,
giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you,
our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures.
When our disobedience took us far from you,
you did not abandon us to the power of death.
In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you
we might find you.
Again and again you called us into covenant with you,
and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.
Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time
you sent your only Son to be our Savior.
Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
he lived as one of us, yet without sin.
To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation;
to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy.
To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death;
and, rising from the grave, destroyed death,

 
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and made the whole creation new.

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him
who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own
first gift for those who believe, to complete his work
in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.
When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you,
his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world,
he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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.”
Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead,
proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand,
awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you,
from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup,
we praise you and we bless you.
All: We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you,
Lord our God.
Presider: Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy
your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts,
  sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people,
the bread of life and the cup of salvation,
the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.
Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body
and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name.
Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church,
redeemed by the blood of your Christ.
Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.
Remember all who minister in your Church.
Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth.

 
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Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and

those whose faith is known to you alone; bring them into
the place of eternal joy and light.
And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saints
Martha and Mary and all the saints who have found favor with you
in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory
through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours,
Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever.
Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
All: 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
Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
All: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

S163 Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)

 
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Presider: 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.
Communion of the People

Communion Music Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott Dietrich Buxtehude

Sending Forth of Eucharistic Visitors (please stand)

Presider: We send you out to share Communion with those members who are not able to
be with us.
All: May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this sacrament of
Christ’s presence.
Presider: May those who receive it from you be strengthened and encouraged in the
community we have together in our Lord Jesus Christ.
All: Amen.
Prayer after Communion
Presider: Let us pray.
All: Eternal God, heavenly Father,

 
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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.
The Blessing
Presider: The Lord bless you and keep you. Amen.
The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. Amen.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.
The Lord God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the holy and undivided
Trinity, guard you, save you, and bring you to that heavenly City, where he lives
and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

Recessional #362 Holy, Holy, Holy!

Dismissal
Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary All Glory be to God on High Paul Manz

Thank you for worshipping with us today. The Worship Committee invites you to continue
building the body of Christ by joining your neighbors for coffee and conversation when you
have concluded your worship.

♫ Musical Note ♫
"Holy, holy, holy!": Ever since their publication together in Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861),
the text and tune of today’s closing hymn have been virtually inseparable. The text, “Holy,
holy, holy Lord God Almighty,” written by Bishop Reginald Heber, was first published
posthumously in 1827, and appointed for Trinity Sunday. Later set to the tune composed by
John Bacchus Dykes, it appears in over 1,300 hymnals. The tune, Nicaea, is named after the
Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325) at which church leaders began to formulate the doctrine of the
Trinity to oppose the heresies of Arius. (from: www.hymnary.org)

 
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Notices and Events

Newcomers and Guests Thank you for worshipping with us today. We look forward to
meeting you and giving you a gift, and hope you will stop by the Welcome Table in the
Heritage Room (just behind the Sanctuary) after the service. Welcome!
Wednesday, June 3 the Quilters + will meet in Lewis Hall and begin the new joyous and
colorful fleece quilts for our Foster Children project. Please join us. We have most of the
basic equipment. Helpful would be a small 6” or 12” METAL ruler. Coffee and surprises
available. Call Peg, 443-9627 or Joan, 443-9637 for additional information.
Please join in the ERD Book Project—Thanks to all who have supported the Book Project.
Many of the Sisters’ books, especially those of Sister Alice will be coming in the weeks ahead.
All donations given will be designated for relief efforts in Nepal at this time. Also, because we
have so many books at the moment, we will have lots on display the first Sunday of June. All
books are free will offering!
Christ Church is hosting a concert by LYRA, five singers from Russia, who will be
performing a concert of Russian sacred and folk music on Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. here at
Christ Church. Please sign-up sheets in the Heritage Room if you are able to help with
accommodations for the singers and/or help on the night of the concert —or if you would like to
know more about what is involved. Merry Phillips.
UTO Blue Box Ingathering - Please bring your UTO box to be blessed on Sunday, June 7th.
Eucharistic Visitors If you are unable to come to worship on a regular basis and would like
communion brought to you on Sunday following our services, please call the parish office
Monday through Friday and request a Eucharistic Visitor.
The Rev. Sister Diana Doncaster writes, Will you kindly convey to all there my jaw-dropping
astonishment and gratitude for the incredibly generous check that came as an ordination gift. I
will express my gratitude more appropriately when I return, but wish to at least acknowledge
my appreciation until I have time for a better response. Shalom, Diana.
The funeral service for Shirley Armstrong, Mother Susan’s mother, will be at St. Alban’s in
Arcata on Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God in fond memory of the Rev. Albert Henry
Olson–father, parish priest and military chaplain–by Renée and Barry Ross.

 
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SERVING THIS MORNING

Priest in Charge The Rev. Dr. Susan Armstrong

Resident Associate Priest The Rev. Lesley McCloghrie
Associate Priest The Rev. Nancy Streufert
Music Director/Organist Merry Phillips
Altar Guild Katherine Clague, Sara Hines
8:00 a.m.
Readers Barry Ross, Sanford Pyron
Intercessor Marty Vega
Eucharistic Ministers Sanford Pyron
Announcer Sanford Pyron
10:30 a.m.
Readers Helen Hui, Steve Cole
Intercessor Margo Fassio
Eucharistic Ministers Anne Pierson, Jannetje Vrieze
Acolyte Heidi Erickson
Announcer Jill Stover
Ushers Sara Hines, Bob Hines
Coffee Hour Lyn Klay, Gail Freeman, Rex White
Counters Sara Hines, Nancy Frey

 
 

 
Church address 15th & H Streets, Eureka, CA 95501
Mailing address PO Box 861, Eureka, CA 95502
Church phone (707) 442-1797
Church website christchurcheureka.org
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Church email [email protected]
Mother Susan’s email [email protected]
Mother Lesley’s email [email protected]
Mother Nancy’s email [email protected]
Sister Diana’s email [email protected]
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