The Seventh Sunday of Easter

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 4, 2007

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25 East Walnut Street Oxford, Ohio 45056 513/523-7559 Fax: 513/523-8068 [email protected] email:[email protected] http://members.nuvox.net/~onholyt/

*Welcoming all seekers and believers.* Join us for refreshments after the service.

The Rev. Karen Burnard, Rector William Bausano, Choir Director Frank Jordan, Organist Carty Ellis, Senior Warden Diana Uhlman, Junior Warden Jackie Engelhard, Secretary John Pheanis, Sexton Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Prelude: Adagio in g - Tommaso Albinoni THE WORD OF GOD The People stand at the procession and sing Processional Hymn 495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! In Babilone

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Book of Common Prayer (BCP p. 299) People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit; BCP p. 299 People There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all. Celebran: The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. The Collect of the Day (Easter 7) (standing) Insert The Lessons (be seated) Response at the end of the Reading is Thanks be to God. Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 Insert 1 Peter 4:12; 5:6-11 Sequence Hymn 483 The head that once was crowned with thorns St. Magnus The Gospel: John 17:1-11 The Homily (be seated) The Rev. Karen Burnard Presentation and Examination of the Candidate BCP p. 301 The Baptismal Covenant BCP p. 304 Prayers for the Candidate BCP p. 305 Lighting of the Baptismal Candle Thanksgiving over the Water BCP p. 306 The Baptism BCP p. 307 The Peace BCP p. 308 Announcements Offertory: Esto les digo - Kinley Lange Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst. (Matthew 18: 19-20) THE HOLY COMMUNION The Doxology (stand and sing) The Great Thanksgiving Prayer D, p. 372 Sanctus and Benedictus S128 The Lord’s Prayer (contemporary) Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your Name your kingdom come your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Fraction Anthem S154 Communion Hymns 307 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Bryn Calfaria 314 Humbly I adore thee Adoro devote Prayer after Communion (stand) Book of Common Prayer, p. 365 The Blessing (stand) Recessional Hymn 460 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! Hyfrydol The Dismissal People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. Postlude: Psalm 19 – Benedetto Marcello

10:30 a.m. – Assisting LECTORS: Stephanie Nowak, Laura Poppendeck, Walter Secrest, Carty Ellis EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Bob Benson, Carty Ellis ACOLYTES: Stephanie McCabe (Cross Bearer), Laura Harlan (Altar Server), Anny Stevens-Gleason (Torchbearer) OBLATIONISTS: Margo Ellis, Lila Greer COFFEE: Peter and Dorothy Dahoda GREETERS: Cleve Callison, Dick and Anne Lodge ALTAR GUILD: Gary and Eula Martin USHERS: Bill Miller, Peter Dahoda, and Jack Heitsman

ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are given by Peter and Dorothy Dahoda, in celebration of their wedding anniversary.

PRAYER CIRCLE THIS WEEK: Laura Poppendeck; Bob and LaVerne Pruden; Jim and Barbara Reid; Wendy Richardson; Bill and Joyce Rouse; Dorothy Samter; Erin Schilling; Karl and Karen Schilling; Ted and Harriet Schmitt; Jordan Secrest; Walter Secrest and Lilly Hill; Judy Shaw; Dick and Ginger Smith; Jack and Sally Southard; Katie Stafford. HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2008 VESTRY MEMBERS (as of 1/20/08)

Chris Church Carty Ellis, Senior Warden Barbara Hamilton Diana Uhlman, Junior Warden Glenn Julian Steven Elliott, Treasurer Anne Lodge Jack Southard, Assistant Treasurer Lila Mason Ruth Lindsey, Clerk Oliver Mogga Dick Nault Judy Shaw Chris Taylor

Notice: The CPR tube resides on the shelf of the ambo in the front of the nave.

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED! There is a need for two new people to take over the leadership of the cooking project for Serve City. These people plan the menus and do the shopping for the cooking for the Hamilton homeless shelter, which takes place the 3rd Thursday of each month. The leaders also recruit persons to help cook, to bring desserts, and to transport the food to Hamilton. For more information, or to volunteer, call Karen or Ginger Smith or Betty Julian. Without help from you, this project could come to an end. Please give it some thought! HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS We welcome you here today. We welcome you without reservations, regardless of your circumstances of faith or life. We welcome those who seek, those who doubt, those who wish to deepen an existing faith. Further information for visitors at the end of the announcements.

TODAY Adult Forum, 9:15 a.m., in the Undercroft (see below). Nursery, 9:15 a.m., in the Undercroft. Church School, 10:30 a.m., in Sunday School rooms. Inquirers’ Class, following 10:30 service, in the Old Rectory. Parents' Group Information Meeting following today's 10:30 am service in the nursery about starting a parents' group in Oxford. Please come to share your ideas and lend your helping hands. Adult Forum Programs for early May: Today, Peter Williams, Professor of Comparitive Religion at Miami University, will speak on the subject of sexuality and the Episcopal Church as well as the recent decision by the Archbishop to not invite the openly gay bishop Gene Robinson to the worldwide Episcopal meeting at Lambeth. May 11: Bishop Briedenthal will be our guest for an open discussion from 9:15 to 10:15.

This morning we celebrate the Holy Baptism of David Paul Zellers, Jr., a graduate student at Miami University. David's sponsor, Sarah Larson, is a 2007 graduate of Miami who grew up at All Saints Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, Ohio. Congratulations David!

UTO Spring Offering is today. If you have forgotten your envelope, there are envelopes in the narthex and the foyer, or you can drop it off this week in the regularly scheduled office hours or send a check if that is more convenient. Where does this money go that has been saved in small increments by so many? After the Ingathering has been deposited in an interest-bearing account from which no expenses are deducted…the UTO Committee makes grants in the spring after extensive research is done on each request. What we give this morning will surely be matched with a very worthy project.

Sunday parking parking is FREE at the City Parking Garage. Parking is also available in the Hillel lot. If you need a ride to church for the 8:00 or 10:30 services, please phone Roz Mandell at 513- 524-9836. It would be most appreciated if we had another volunteer with a low car for this endeavor.

THIS WEEK Tuesday, Prayer Group, 11:00 a.m., in the Old Rectory. Tuesday, 12 noon, ECW, ? Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Vestry meeting, in the Old Rectory. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Choir rehearsal, in the Undercroft.

“Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive: The National Letter Carriers urges you to take part in their annual food drive on Saturday, May 10. Place non-perishable food donations by your mailbox, and your letter carrier will pick them up while delivering your mail. All donations go to Shared Harvest Foodbank and are distributed to its network of local food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency food programs.

COMING EVENTS Please remember to wear red next Sunday for the Day of Pentecost. During the festive Eucharist Bishop Thomas Breidenthal will confirm or receive Elaine Brandner, Alan Burke, Lillie Hill, Lara Osborne, Laura Poppendeck, Diana Uhlman. Please keep these confirmands in your prayers as they prepare for their confirmations/receptions.

Books and Brown Bag discussion group will next meet to choose which books to read for next year on Monday, 12th May, at 11:30 a.m. in the Undercroft. Please think of books you might like to discuss and bring it/them to the meeting with you. All are welcome.

June 1: Several members of the congregation have expressed an interest in going to Westerville to support those parishioners of St. Matthew's who remained loyal to the Episcopal Church when others seceded in protest over the church's consecration of Bishop Robinson in Vermont. These loyalists have been worshipping in the Westerville Fire House while disputes over ownership of St. Matthew's property were resolved by Bishop Bridenthal. These disputes have been resolved, and June 1st is their first day back into their proper worship space. If you would like to go to Westerville to express support and solidarity with the loyal people of St. Matthew's in worship on June 1st, please tell Susan Kay of your interest (and make sure she writes it down). We'll figure a time for departure from HT later. Also, if you are willing to drive, please make that known as well.

Volunteer needed: Does anyone have an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the Family Resource center? They receive far more clothing than they can use. The excess goes to Goodwill in Hamilton. There is no lifting involved. Helpers at FRC load the trunk and back seat and a Goodwill worker unloads. For more information talk to Bonne Brown (523-2204). Since she is moving the beginning of June, a replacement is needed.

Holy Trinity Pantry: We continue to need toilet bowl cleaner, dish washing liquid, laundry detergent, toilet paper and paper towels. If you haven't time to shop but would like to contribute somehow, some cash or a check (made out to Holy Trinity with “pantry" in the memo line) would allow us to do the shopping to maintain the inventory. As always, thank you for your generosity. Geoff and Judith.

Recurring Announcements All Christians are welcome to Holy Communion. To receive communion when you come forward, hold out your hands for the bread. To receive the wine, either dip (instinct) the tip of your bread into the chalice, or after eating the bread, help guide the chalice to your mouth by grasping the base. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing, cross your arms across your chest.

The Laying on of hands and anointing for healing: we offer this sacramental act to ask for God to bring healing to body, mind and spirit--and to relationships--each Sunday during communion.

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