Maundy Thursday

THE HOLY EUCHARIST

April 1, 2021, 6:00 PM

The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in the City of New York Maundy Thursday 2021 We welcome you to the services of Holy Week and Easter Day. Today is Maundy Thursday. This year, we will again celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 6:00 PM in the church. The space is large enough to accommodate about fifty people while maintaining safe-distancing. We rejoice that some members of our community can join us here tonight. We continue to rejoice that our wider community will be joining us this evening on our livestream as the Paschal Triduum begins. We believe that all of us, near and far, continue to be a community of prayer at this difficult time in our city, our nation, and our world.

On Maundy Thursday, our normal practice has been to welcome all members of the congregation to participate in the Washing of Feet. Normally, one would sit to have one’s feet washed and then kneel to wash the feet of the next person. On Good Friday, in normal times, two people kneel or stand to venerate the cross and then hold the cross for the next two persons. These have become important rites for our community. However, this year, for the second time, we will need to forego them for reasons of safety. Tonight, after the address that begins the Washing of Feet, one of the four bowls, one of the four pitchers, and one of the chairs normally used during the ritual will be placed for us all to see. Water will be poured. Then, the Choir will sing the anthem Ubi caritas to a new setting by Dr. David Hurd. This year, the Sacrament for Communion on Good Friday will be reposed in the Mercy Chapel, though the ritual will be simplified as will the Washing of the Altar and the Stripping of the Sanctuary.

Finally, the Reverend Thomas McKee Brown (1841–1898), the founder and first rector of this parish, was keen that Saint Mary’s would be a parish, in a new neighborhood, that had been founded “not only with the intention of preaching the comfortable Gospel of Christ, and of ministering the Holy Sacraments to His people, but also, of restoring to its proper place and importance the Worship of God—the rendering Adoration to Him as a Congregational and ceremonial act—, (made beautiful, majestic and impressive by all the outward adornments, which are called the Beauty of Holiness, springing from the heart-love, within); but, which in later times have been forgotten” (Newbury Frost Read, The Story of St. Mary’s [1931], 17). Since December 8, 1870, when the doors of the parish opened, the Eucharist has been celebrated daily, almost without exception. We are blessed to be able to continue this ministry at this time.

- 2 - About the Choral Music The setting of the Mass this evening is by Stefano Bernardi (c. 1577–1637). Stefano, musician and priest, was maestro di cappella at the cathedral in Verona, the city of his birth, from 1611 to 1622. In 1624, he became director of court music for Paris von Lodron, Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, where he remained for the next ten years and was active in the musical life of Salzburg Cathedral. Notably, Bernardi composed a Te Deum for twelve choirs, unfortunately now lost, for the Cathedral’s consecration in 1628. During his Salzburg years Bernardi was ordained to the priesthood, and also received a doctorate in canon and civil law. Bernardi was one of the significant Italian composers standing at the juncture of late Renaissance polyphonic and early Baroque concertato styles. His Missa Praeparate corda vestra takes its inspiration from a responsory which, translated, begins “Prepare your hearts for the Lord and serve Him only” (1 Samuel 7:3). The Mass is compact in its construction and is scored for four voices. Each movement begins with a recognizable common melodic phrase derived from the source motet.

The portion of Psalm 78 sung as the Gradual this evening is set to an Anglican chant by Charles Fisk (1925–1983). Fisk was born in Washington, DC, and was trained as a physicist at Harvard and Stanford Universities. He composed the Anglican chant sung tonight while a graduate student and as his interests were turning increasingly to music. In 1961, he founded C. B. Fisk Inc. in Gloucester, MA, and effectively inspired the mid-twentieth-century revival of mechanical action organ building in American. The Fisk firm remains today a premier organ building firm with landmark instruments in churches, concert halls, and schools of music. It is not known what psalm or canticle Fisk had in mind for his chant, but it complements tonight’s psalter selection.

Ubi caritas et amor is one of several antiphons traditionally associated with the Maundy Thursday liturgy. The text, attributed to Paulinus of Aquileia, dates from the late eighth century, as does its traditional chant melody. Since the antiphon comprises three metrically consistent stanzas separated by a refrain, it is sometimes classified as a hymn and used as such. It has inspired many choral settings, some of which quote the ancient chant melody as does the much beloved setting from 1960 by Maurice Duruflé from his Quatre Motets sur des Thèmes Grégoriens. The setting sung tonight is newly composed by David Hurd, organist and music director at Saint Mary’s. In this setting, each line of each stanza is sung by a different combination of three voices. All four voices join in singing the refrain. The historic chant melody is present throughout the setting in one of the top three voices. The composer’s point of departure for this setting was his own accompaniment for Ubi caritas at #606 in The Hymnal 1982.

- 3 - The motet Ave verum Corpus by William Byrd (c. 1540–1623) is a setting of the fourteenth-century Eucharistic hymn attributed to Pope Innocent VI (d. 1362). As a meditation on the presence of Christ in the sacrament and the relationship between suffering and redemption, this text has been sung consistently for centuries in various Eucharistic contexts and set to music by many leading composers of sacred music. Byrd, like the slightly older Thomas Tallis (c. 1505–1585), enjoyed the favor of Queen Elizabeth I and composed effectively for both the English and Latin rites of his time. His setting of Ave verum corpus presents the fourteenth-century Latin text expressively with simplicity.

The French composer and organist Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) was steeped in liturgical chant from his childhood as a chorister at the Rouen Cathedral choir school. He first entered the Paris Conservatory in 1920, becoming Professor of Harmony in 1943, a position he retained for nearly thirty years. He is remembered for his lifelong association with the stunningly beautiful church of St. Étienne-du- Mont, Paris, where he was named titular organist in 1929. The fourth of his Quatre Motets sur des Thèmes Grégoriens (1960) is his setting of Tantum ergo, the final two stanzas of the Eucharistic Hymn Pange lingua, the text of which is attributed to Saint Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274). In his setting, Duruflé quotes the familiar Pange lingua chant melody in the soprano voice and provides elegant harmonic support from three other voices in identical music for both stanzas.

The Offering Tonight, the Church’s money offering is entirely for the poor and those in need. It will be used in support of Neighbors in Need, our outreach to those without shelter and those living in congregate housing in the Times Square neighborhood and to support the work of Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), which serves New Yorkers with HIV and AIDS. We invite you to be generous. We are grateful to all those who continue to support Saint Mary’s and its mission to its people, its neighborhood, the Diocese of New York, and the wider church and community. If you cannot be with us this evening, but would like to support these outreach efforts, you may make an online donation at the Giving section of our website or you may send a check to the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, 145 West Forty-sixth Street, New York, New York 10036. Please put “Maundy Thursday Offering” in the check’s memo line. If you are making a donation using Paypal, you will have the opportunity to specify your donation as a “Maundy Thursday Offering” as well. We thank you for your generosity.

THE LIVESTREAM AT SAINT MARY’S Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License 718785-A. All rights reserved. All music sung at this service is in the public domain.

- 4 - THE HOLY EUCHARIST

THE WORD OF GOD

The Entrance & Opening Acclamation All stand as the bell signals the entrance of the ministers of the assembly. The Choir sings the appointed Introit. Nos autem gloriari oportet, Let our glory be in cruce Domini nostri Iesu Christi: in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ; in quo est salus, in whom we have our salvation, vita, et resurrectio nostra: our life and our resurrection; per quem salvati, et liberati sumus. through him we are rescued and set free. Deus misereatur nostri, May God have mercy on us et benedicat nobis: and bless us. illuminet vultum suum super nos, May he let his face shine upon us, et misereatur nostri. and have mercy on us.

The Celebrant goes to the Altar, and says

 Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Then the Celebrant prays

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.

People AMEN.

- 5 - The Song of Praise The Choir sings the song of praise, Gloria in excelsis Deo. The setting is Missa Praeparate corda vestra by Steffano Bernardi (1578–1636). Bells are rung.

Gloria in excelsis Deo Glory be to God on high, et in terra pax and on earth peace hominibus bonae voluntatis. to those of good will. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. We praise you. We bless you. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. We worship you. We glorify you. Gratias agimus tibi We give thanks to you propter magnam gloriam tuam. for your great glory.

Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, O Lord God, heavenly King, Deus Pater omnipotens. almighty God and Father. Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Qui tollis peccata mundi, You take away the sins of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy on us. Qui tollis peccata mundi, You take away the sins of the world, suscipe deprecationem nostram. receive our prayer. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, You are seated at the right hand of the Father, miserere nobis. have mercy on us.

Quoniam tu solus Sanctus. For you alone are the Holy One. Tu solus Dominus. You alone are the Lord. Tu solus Altissimus, You alone are the Most High, Iesu Christe, Jesus Christ, Cum Sancto Spiritu, with the Holy Spirit, in gloria Dei Patris. in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen.

The Collect of the Day The Celebrant says

The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. People AMEN. - 6 - The Lessons All are seated for the Lessons. The first Lesson, Exodus 12:1–14, is now read. After the Lesson, the Reader says

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

The Psalm The Choir sings Psalm 78:14–20, 23–25 to Anglican Chant by Charles Fisk (1925–1983).

14 He led them with a cloud by day, * and all the night through with a glow of fire.

15 He split the hard rocks in the wilderness * and gave them drink as from the great deep.

16 He brought streams out of the cliff, * and the waters gushed out like rivers.

17 But they went on sinning against him, * rebelling in the desert against the Most High.

18 They tested God in their hearts, * demanding food for their craving.

19 They railed against God and said, * “Can God set a table in the wilderness?

20 True, he struck the rock, the waters gushed out, and the gullies overflowed; * but is he able to give bread or to provide meat for his people?”

23 So he commanded the clouds above * and opened the doors of heaven.

24 He rained down manna upon them to eat * and gave them grain from heaven.

25 So mortals ate the bread of angels; * he provided for them food enough.

- 7 - The second Lesson, 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, is now read. After the Lesson, the Reader says

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

Verse before the Gospel The Celebrant stands, and the appointed verse, John 13:34, is sung to plainsong tone 8.

A new commandment I give to you: * love one another as I have loved you.

The Holy Gospel A Minister proclaims the Gospel, first saying

The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Minister  The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The appointed Gospel, 13:1–20, is now proclaimed.

After the Gospel, the Minister says

The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Reverend Stephen Gerth

The Washing of Feet The Celebrant addresses the Congregation, saying

Fellow servants of our Lord Jesus Christ: On the night before his death, Jesus set an example for his disciples by washing their feet, an act of humble service. He taught that strength and growth in the life of the Kingdom of God come not by power, authority, or even miracle, but by such lowly service. We all need to remember his example.

Therefore, I invite you who share in the royal priesthood of Christ to join me in recalling whose servants we are, as each of us is able, by following the example of our Master. Let us remember his admonition that what will be done for you is also to be done by you - 8 - to others, for “a servant is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”

The Anthem This evening, one of the four bowls, one of the four pitchers, and one of the chairs normally used during the washing of the feet will be placed in the sight of the Congregation. Water will be poured. Then the anthem, Ubi caritas, will be sung by the Choir. The setting is by David Hurd (b. 1950).

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Exsultemus, et in ipso jucundemur. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. And may we love each other with a sincere heart.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there. Simul ergo cum in unum congregamur: As we are gathered into one body, Ne nos mente dividamur, caveamus. Beware, lest we be divided in mind. Cessent iurgia maligna, cessent lites. Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease, Et in medio nostri sit Christus Deus. And may Christ our God be in our midst.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there. Simul quoque cum beatis videamus, And may we with the saints also, Glorianter vultum tuum, Christe Deus: See Thy face in glory, O Christ our God: Gaudium quod est immensum, The joy that is immense and good, atque probum, Saecula per infinita saeculorum. Amen. Unto the ages through infinite ages. Amen.

The Prayers of the People A Minister bids the prayers of the assembly.

The Celebrant adds a concluding collect. The People respond Amen.

The Peace The Celebrant says

The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and People may share with each other a sign of Christ’s peace.

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The Preparation of the Gifts The Celebrant prepares the Altar. Offerings may be placed in the collection basket at the head of the aisle during Communion, or at the end of the liturgy. The Maundy Thursday money offering is entirely for the poor and those in need. It will be used to support the Saint Mary’s Outreach Ministry to the Times Square neighborhood, Neighbors in Need, and the work of Gay Men’s Health Crisis, which serves those with HIV and AIDS.

Then, the Celebrant turns to face the Congregation and says

The 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.

The Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. Therefore 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:

The Choir sings Sanctus and Benedictus. The setting is by Steffano Bernardi.

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Holy, holy, holy Lord, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. God of power and might, Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. Benedictus qui venit Blessed is he who comes in nomine Domini. in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

The People stand or kneel. Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite 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

- 10 - 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 offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering 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: 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.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer 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.

People AMEN.

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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say

All join in saying

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 The following anthem is said.

Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast.

The Choir sings Agnus Dei. The setting is by Steffano Bernardi.

Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, qui tollis peccata mundi; you take away the sins of the world; miserere nobis. have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, qui tollis peccata mundi; you take away the sins of the world; miserere nobis. have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, qui tollis peccata mundi; you take away the sins of the world; dona nobis pacem. grant us peace.

- 12 - The Invitation The Celebrant invites the People to receive the Holy Communion.

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We are all invited to the Lord’s Table

In the Episcopal Church all baptized persons are invited to receive the Holy Communion. Members of other Christian churches who are baptized are also invited to receive the Body of Christ.

 If you wish to receive Communion, please proceed down the center aisle maintaining social-distancing.

The Bread is carefully placed in the hand of each Communicant. We are not able to offer the Wine at this time. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

The Celebrant will be happy to offer a blessing to those who do not wish to receive Communion.

- 13 - The Communion Song As the ministration of Communion begins, the appointed antiphon is sung to plainsong, Mode 8.

Hoc corpus, quod pro vobis tradetur: “This is my Body which is given for you; hic calix novi testamenti est this is the cup of the new covenant in meo sanguine, dicit Dominus: in my Blood,” said the Lord: hoc facite, quotiescumque sumitis, “Do this whenever you receive them, in meam commemorationem. for the remembrance of me.”

The Postcommunion Prayer All stand. The Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant Almighty and everliving God,

All we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Transfer of the Holy Eucharist The Sacrament for Communion on Good Friday is carried to the Altar of Repose and the Choir sings the motet, Ave verum corpus. The setting is by William Byrd (1542–1623).

Ave verum Corpus, natum de Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Maria Virgine: Vere passum Mary, you truly suffered, sacrificed on immolatum in cruce pro homine: the cross for mankind. Your side was Cuius latus perforatum, unda pierced through, from which the blood fluxit sanguine: Esto nobis flowed. Be to us a foretaste, at the agony praegustatum in mortis examine. of death. O sweet, O loving, O Jesus, O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu Fili Son of Mary, have mercy upon me. Mariae, miserere mei. Amen. Amen.

- 14 - At the Altar of Repose The consecrated Bread, to be ministered during the Good Friday Liturgy, is placed in the tabernacle. After the Sacrament has been reposed, those present kneel. The Choir sings Tantum ergo to a setting by Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986).

Tantum ergo Sacramentum Therefore, we before him bending, veneremur cernui this great Sacrament revere. Et antiquum documentum Types and shadows have their ending, novo cedat ritui, for the newer rite is here. Præstet fides supplementum Faith our outward sense befriending sensuum defectui. makes our inward vision clear.

Genitori genitoque Glory let us give and blessing laus et jubilatio, to the Father and the Son, Salus, honor, virtus quoque honor, thanks, and praise addressing, sit et benedictio, while eternal ages run, Procedenti ab utroque ever to his love confessing, compar sit laudatio. Amen. who from both with both is One. Amen.

The Washing of the Altar and the Stripping of the Sanctuary When the Sacrament has been reposed and the hymn has been sung, the ministers of the assembly leave the Chapel without further ceremony. The Celebrant proceeds to the Sanctuary to wash the Altar and to begin to strip the Sanctuary during the reading of Psalm 22.

Psalm 22 When the clergy return to the Altar, the Reader begins Psalm 22 with its appointed antiphon.

The People join in and continue saying the verses antiphonally (trading verses side to side), beginning with the epistle side of the church.

The epistle side is the right-hand side of the church if one is facing the High Altar.

Antiphon Reader They divide my garments among them; * All they cast lots for my clothing.

Psalm Reader 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? * All and are so far from my cry and from the words of my distress?

Epistle 2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but you do not answer; * by night as well, but I find no rest.

- 15 - Gospel 3 Yet you are the Holy One, * enthroned upon the praises of Israel.

Epistle 4 Our forefathers put their trust in you; * they trusted, and you delivered them.

Gospel 5 They cried out to you and were delivered; * they trusted in you and were not put to shame.

Epistle 6 But as for me, I am a worm and no man, * scorned by all and despised by the people.

Gospel 7 All who see me laugh me to scorn; * they curl their lips and wag their heads, saying,

Epistle 8 “He trusted in the LORD; let him deliver him; * let him rescue him, if he delights in him.”

Gospel 9 Yet you are he who took me out of the womb, * and kept me safe upon my mother’s breast.

Epistle 10 I have been entrusted to you ever since I was born; * you were my God when I was still in my mother’s womb.

Gospel 11 Be not far from me, for trouble is near, * and there is none to help.

[Pronunciation note for Verse 12: BAY-shan.]

Epistle 12 Many young bulls encircle me; * strong bulls of Bashan surround me.

Gospel 13 They open wide their jaws at me, * like a ravening and a roaring lion.

Epistle 14 I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint; * my heart within my breast is melting wax.

Gospel 15 My mouth is dried out like a pot-sherd; my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; * and you have laid me in the dust of the grave.

Epistle 16 Packs of dogs close me in, and gangs of evildoers circle around me; * they pierce my hands and my feet; I can count all my bones. - 16 - Gospel 17 They stare and gloat over me; * they divide my garments among them; they cast lots for my clothing.

Epistle 18 Be not far away, O LORD; * you are my strength; hasten to help me.

Gospel 19 Save me from the sword, * my life from the power of the dog.

Epistle 20 Save me from the lion’s mouth, * my wretched body from the horns of wild bulls.

Gospel 21 I will declare your Name to my brethren; * in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.

Epistle 22 Praise the LORD, you that fear him; * stand in awe of him, O offspring of Israel; all you of Jacob’s line, give glory.

Gospel 23 For he does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty; neither does he hide his face from them; * but when they cry to him he hears them.

Epistle 24 My praise is of him in the great assembly; * I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him.

Gospel 25 The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the LORD shall praise him: * “May your heart live for ever!”

Epistle 26 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, * and all the families of the nations shall bow before him.

Gospel 27 For kingship belongs to the LORD; * he rules over the nations.

Epistle 28 To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; * all who go down to the dust fall before him.

Gospel 29 My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; * they shall be known as the LORD’S for ever.

- 17 - Epistle 30 They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn * the saving deeds that he has done.

Antiphon All They divide my garments among them; * they cast lots for my clothing.

The Greater Silence The People then leave in silence. If necessary, the Stripping of the Sanctuary will be completed this evening after the Watch Before the Blessed Sacrament has been concluded.

Silence is observed in the Church, as much as possible, until the Good Friday Liturgy. Tonight the Clergy do not greet the Congregation after the liturgy.

The Watch Before the Blessed Sacrament The Sacrament is reposed for adoration in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy until the Good Friday Liturgy. You are invited to pray before the Blessed Sacrament following tonight’s liturgy until the closing of the church at 8:00 PM. The church will opon on Good Friday at 11:00 AM.

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THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE DEPARTED PEOPLE AND CLERGY OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN.

THE FLOWERS WERE ARRANGED BY MEMBERS OF THE FLOWER GUILD OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN.

MUSIC AT SAINT MARY’S IS PROVIDED IN PART BY THE CHARLES B. HARMON FUND.

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The service this evening was played by Dr. David Hurd, organist and music director of the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin. The members of the choir were Charlotte Mundy, Sharon Harms, Christopher Howatt, and Mark Risinger.

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Holy Week & Easter

April 2, 2021 Good Friday The Liturgy of Good Friday 12:30 PM The church will open at 11:00 AM and close at 2:00 PM.

Saturday, April 3, 2021 Easter Eve The Great Vigil of Easter 6:00 PM The church will open at 4:00 PM and close at 8:00 PM.

Sunday, April 4, 2021 The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day The Holy Eucharist 11:00 AM The church will open at 10:00 AM and close at 2:00 PM.

- 19 - THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN 145 West Forty-sixth Street New York, New York 10036-8502 Web: www.stmvirgin.org • Phone: 212.869.5830

The Parish Clergy

The Reverend Stephen Gerth, rector The Reverend James Ross Smith, curate The Reverend Dr. Matthew Daniel Jacobson, The Reverend Dr. Peter Ross Powell, The Reverend Alison J. Turner, assisting priests

Saint Mary’s Mission House

Brother Damien Joseph SSF, Brother Desmond Alban SSF & Brother Thomas SSF The Society of Saint Francis

The Music Program

Dr. David Hurd, organist & music director & Mr. Lawrence Trupiano, organ curator

The Parish Staff

Mr. Christopher Howatt, office manager Mr. Harka Gurung & Mr. Jorge Trujillo, sextons

The Board of Trustees

Ms. MaryJane Boland; Mr. Blair V. Burroughs; The Reverend Stephen Gerth, president; Mr. Steven Heffner, treasurer; Mr. Thomas Jayne; Mr. Clark Mitchell, assistant treasurer; Mrs. Grace Mudd; Dr. Mark Risinger, vice president; Ms. Marie Rosseels, secretary; Dr. Leroy Sharer

 Saint Mary’s ministries are supported by the financial gifts of those who worship here.

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