TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCHGALVESTON, TX

The DAY of PENTECOSTMay 31, 2020

Morning prayer rite two& celebration of our retiring rector

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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCHGALVESTON, TX

The Day of Pentecost – May 31, 2020 –10:30amMorning Prayer Rite II & Farewell to Our Rector

The following Service is adapted from Daily Morning Prayer in the Book of Common Prayer,

Church Publishing, Inc.

Prelude “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” J.S. Bach

Opening Hymn: #516 “Come down, O Love divine” Down Ampney

The Officiant begins.Alleluia! Christ is risen.The Lord is risen, indeed. Alleluia!

You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. – Acts 1:8

Confession of SinThe Officiant says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept.

Officiant and People togetherMost merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will,

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and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Priest stands and saysAlmighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Invitatory and PsalterLord, open our lips.And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Officiant and PeopleGlory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia!

Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth.Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Benedic, anima measaid responsively25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! *

in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number*creatures both small and great.

27 There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, *which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you *to give them their food in due season.

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29 You give it to them; they gather it; *you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; *you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; *may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; *he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; *I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; *I will rejoice in the LORD.

37 Bless the LORD, O my soul. *Hallelujah!

At the end of the Psalm, is said by all

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The LessonsA Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (2:1-21)

When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them.

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All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning.

No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:`In the last days it will be, God declares,that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,

and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,and your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.Even upon my slaves, both men and women,

in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

And I will show portents in the heaven aboveand signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist.

The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood,

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before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' "Pause The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Canticle 13 A Song of Praise Benedictus es, Domine Hymnal S 36 by John Rutter

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.

A Reading from the Gospel according to John (20:19-23)

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

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Pause.The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon The Reverend Susan J Kennard

Vocal Solo “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” by Thomas Tallis - Roy Flores, Tenor

The Apostles' CreedOfficiant and PeopleI believe in God, the Father almighty,   creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.   He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit      and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate,      was crucified, died, and was buried.   He descended to the dead.   On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,      and is seated at the right hand of the Father.    He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit,   the holy catholic Church,   the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,   the resurrection of the body,   and the life everlasting.  Amen. 

The PrayersThe Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. 

Officiant and People Our Father, who art in heaven,

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   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.

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V. Show us your mercy, O Lord; R. And grant us your salvation.

V. Day by day we bless you; R. We praise your Name for ever.

V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; R. Let your people sing with joy.

V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; R. For only in you can we live in safety.

V. Lord, keep this nation under your care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

V. Let your way be known upon earth;R. Your saving health among all nations.

V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;

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R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

The CollectsCollect for the Day of PentecostAlmighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.A Collect for SundaysO God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord:  Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Helpers (Enriching Our Worship II)Compassionate God, support and strengthen all those who reach out in love, concern, and prayer for the sick and the distressed. In their acts of compassion, may they know that they are your instruments. In their concerns and fears, may they know your peace. In their prayer, may they know your steadfast love. May they not grow weary or fainthearted, for your mercy's sake. Amen.

A Collect for the Present Moment (Adapted from the New Zealand Prayer Book, p. 765).God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart, send your healing mercies to those who are falling ill of the Covid-19 virus, peaceful repose to those who are dying of it, and consolation to those who mourn the deceased. Bring hope and courage to all who work relentlessly,

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especially to doctors and other health care workers and first responders. Give us hope that you will make us the equal of whatever lies ahead. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided; for your will is health and wholeness. You are the Shepherd and we are the sheep of your fold. Amen.

A Prayer for MissionAlmighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church and the whole world, that in our vocation and ministry we may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Prayer for Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

I now invite you to offer your own prayers of intercession or thanksgiving at this time – silently or aloud. Then follows

The General Thanksgiving Officiant and People

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

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not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.  Amen.

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

The BlessingLet us bless the Lord.Thanks be to God.

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Romans 15:13

A Liturgy of Thanksgiving at the End of a Ministry

Bob Hern: Dear friends in Christ,For everything there is a season; a time to come, and a time to go. Yet the Spirit blows where it will. And for those who are led by the Spirit, they must follow. God has blessed Trinity Church with eight years of service by The Reverend Susan Johnson Kennard, along with her husband Bill Kennard.  Susan has been our Rector, our co-worker in Christ, our counselor, our teacher, our friend. With joy and sadness, we mark and celebrate the ending of her ministry with us.

Susan Duif: Susan, we called you to be our pastor, to proclaim God's Word, to baptize new members, to announce God's forgiveness to us, to preside at our celebrations of the Lord's

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Supper, and to comfort us with the Gospel in times of sickness, trouble, and at the death of our loved ones.You have provided leadership and guidance for us in the spirit of Christ. You have challenged us with the Gospel mission in your work. You have helped us to mark our direction and encouraged us on our way. Together we have served the Lord and his Church in common devotion to the Gospel. Sharing in our joys and sorrows, you have been important to us in our life together in the Church of Jesus Christ.

Mother Susan: Dear People of God, you called me to serve in this place, which has turned out to be my last cure before retirement. I praise God for the time which we have shared together. I have known your love and your patience. You have ministered to me as I have ministered to you. You have been my teacher as I have been yours. You have forgiven me as I have forgiven you. Hand-in-hand, we have walked in the light of Christ, and we have grown together in the Gospel. Our lives have been intertwined by the Holy Spirit, and you will always remain in my heart.

At my installation in 2012, these symbolic tools of ministry were entrusted into my care; and now, I return them to you: the keys to the campus; a stole, the symbol of my authority; and the Service Register.

Father Ed: Blessed be God.People: And blessed be God’s holy name.

Father Ed: The Lord makes everything beautiful in its time.People: Whatever God does endures forever. Father Ed: Bless the Lord, and all the work God has done through Susan here among us.People: Bless the Lord, O my soul.Father Ed: In thanksgiving, let us pray for Susan and Bill and for our life together.Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servants Susan and Bill who have enriched this community and brought gladness to friends and family alike; now bless and preserve them at this time of transition. Guide them in the

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continued use of your gifts. Give them sustenance for temporal and spiritual needs, friends to cheer their way, and a well-deserved retirement in the years to come. By your Holy Spirit be present in their pilgrimage, that they may travel with the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Amen.

Closing Hymn: #518“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” Westminster Abbey

DismissalGo in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Organ Postlude Hornpipe by Handel Ron Wyatt

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The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in Thanksgiving for the ministry of the Rev. Susan J.

Kennard, by the Staff of Trinity Church.

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