The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone. The Nicene Creed Standing, said by all BCP 358 The Presentation of the Gifts & Doxology
This is the Lord's doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
On this day the Lord has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it. that is, seen and unseen. praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! * Lord, send us now success. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; * Father. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begot- Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. we bless you from the house of the Lord. ten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; * Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, All: It is right to give him thanks and praise. form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar. and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; "You are my God, and I will thank you; * you are my God, and I will exalt you." he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in ac- The Celebrant Continues BCP 362
cordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever. The Sanctus Spoken by all right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living Processional and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who The Collect of the Day Standing BCP 219 We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Fa- comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. ther and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glo- The people remain standing. Then the Celebrant continues Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your rified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the for- Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the giveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of oly and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk H the world to come. Amen. we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Prayers of the People Form III Standing BCP 387 Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as Amen. one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for Trisagion Standing Said by All That we all may be one. the whole world.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; Holy God, Holy and Mighty That your Name may be glorified by all people. n the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took Holy Immortal One, Have mercy upon us. O We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain We pray for Joseph, our President; John-Bel, our Governor; and Josh, our City- the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens-- wakens my ear to listen as Parish Mayor President; and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: That our works may find favor in your sight. Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face Celebrant and People like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let That they may be delivered from their distress. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty? Give to the departed eternal rest; Reader: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God. The Celebrant continues Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Psalm 31: 9-16 said standing, responsively by half verse BCP 623 We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; * May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; * that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed. The Confession of Sin Standing BCP 360 and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal
I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors, Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 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, a dismay to those of my acquaintance; * All: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, when they see me in the street they avoid me. now and for ever. Amen. word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; * not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, [in unison] I am as useless as a broken pot. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, Our Father, who art in heaven,
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; * have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your hallowed be thy Name, they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life. ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. thy kingdom come, The celebrant pronounces absolution. thy will be done,
But as for me, I have trusted in you, O LORD. * on earth as it is in heaven. I have said, "You are my God. The Peace In acknowledgement of Christ’s Peace, you are invited to bow to one another with your right hand over your heart. Please refrain from all physical contact. Give us this day our daily bread. My times are in your hand; * And forgive us our trespasses, rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. as we forgive those who trespass against us. People: And also with you. Make your face to shine upon your servant, * And lead us not into temptation, and in your loving-kindness save me." Welcome and Announcements but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, Gradual Music Offertory Music and the power, and the glory,
The Holy Gospel See bulletin insert for ever and ever. Amen.
(Please remain seated until the notation on the insert) At the Breaking of the Bread The Episcopal Church of the Ascension Celebrant: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; “Let us worship the Lord” All: Therefore let us keep the feast. 1030 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 standing practices & expectations (337) 232-2732 The Invitation to Communion www.ascensionlafayette.com
Thanksgiving and Blessing said by all Bishop The Right Reverend Jacob W. Owensby, Ph.D. Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of Ascension and Coronavirus Rector the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for The Reverend Joseph Daly assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of We welcome you to worship with us today! As we seek to reduce (not re- Chaplain your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do The Reverend Palmer Kennedy the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of move) risk to our parishioners, volunteers and staff, the following standards Deacon The Reverend Honey Becker Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now are subject to change as circumstances warrant and shall be normative until
and forever. Amen. further notice.
Recessional Music Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 Dismissal Sunday Worship times & order 11:00 am
Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Celebrant: Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. 8:30 AM All: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest
Please exit the nave whilst maintaining social distance of six feet. 11:00 AM Collect
Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we A limit of 90 attendees per service will be admitted. may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby In addition to those in our prayers as listed in the Tidings Newsletter and Parish website Ushers will assign seating per state regulation. Families of the same you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. we join in our supplication on behalf of: friends, and family serving in the armed services. Amen. Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Non-parochial and other clergy and Cathedral of St. Joh the Evan- household may sit together as space allows. John 12:12-16 gelist. (Names stay on the prayers list for three weeks unless otherwise requested.) No childcare will be provided until further notice. The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, ANNOUNCEMENTS Those considered at risk of COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to wor- shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the ship from home. The at-risk population is anyone 65 years old or older, and King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: “Do not Today’s offering will be for Reaching the Pygmies Ministry. anyone with chronic lung disease; moderate to severe asthma; chronic heart be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!”
His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, disease; severe obesity; diabetes; chronic kidney disease undergoing dialy- then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done sis; liver disease; or weakened immune system. to him.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE Everyone 3 years of age and older are required to wear a face mask Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you. Maundy Thursday: NO SERVICE over their nose and mouth, including clergy. Celebrants of Word and Table Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Good Friday:12 PM Good Friday Liturgy will remove masks only when speaking. The State advises, “Children under People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
(at the Pavilion) 2 years of age and individuals who have difficulty breathing should not wear It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have re- Easter Day: 7 AM and 9 AM Easter Sunrise Service face coverings.” If you have difficulty breathing, stay home. (at the Pavilion) deemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city 10 AM Children’s Easter egg hunt of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service modifications include: 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, (YouTube livestream) Bulletins will be available on the pews. Please dispose in recycling bins at and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with the doors when exiting. you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayers be said standing only. No kneeling. Celebrant: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna in the highest. Lectors: 8:30 am George Arceneaux 11:00 am Barbara Alexander The Peace of Christ shall be shared verbally without physical contact. All Celebrant: Let us go forth in peace. Music: Tom Lyles, Minister of Music and John Moore, Organ, Trent Pcenioni, tenor, are encouraged to place their right hand over their heart and bow to People: In the name of Christ. Amen. Emil Ivanov, violin, and Iya Tsyrkot, violin Church Office Hours: Monday -Friday: 8:30am –1:00pm acknowledge one another with Christ’s Peace. Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Standing
Offering plates will be stationed at the front and back of the church nave Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever.
and shall not be touched or moved during the service. Let Israel now proclaim, * "His mercy endures for ever."
Open for me the gates of righteousness; * Communion bread will be administered by clergy at the chancel steps. You can support your parish I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord. Communicants shall wear their mask and remove it after receiving the with Venmo, the app that "This is the gate of the Lord; * automatically deposits funds bread which shall be received in the open palm and consumed before re- he who is righteous may enter." using your mobile device. turning to the pew. Please use hand sanitizer after receiving communion. I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * @Ascension-Lafayette and have become my salvation.