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Pawtuxet Village 139 Ocean Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02905 (401) 941-4324 The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman Mr. Raymond Buttero, Music Director Mr. Scott Avedisian, Senior Warden

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First Sunday in Lent

March 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. Prelude Processional Hymn: #149 Eternal Lord Of Love Leader: Bless the Lord who forgives all our Sins People: God’s mercy endures forever. Amen. Leader: 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. All Sing: Kyrie S91 Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. The Collect of the Day Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray.

2 Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lessons Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die.’ Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God say, “You shall not eat from any tree in the garden”?’ The woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, “You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die.” ’ But the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’ So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Psalm 32 1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; 3 my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’, and you forgave the guilt of my sin. 6 Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. 7 You are a hiding-place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. 8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. 9 Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding, whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not stay near you. 10 Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord. 11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Romans 5:12-19 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned— sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not reckoned when there is no law. Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who was to come. But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died through the one man’s trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. And the free gift is not like the effect of the one man’s sin. For the judgement following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification. If, because of the one man’s trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of

4 righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn: #448 O Love, How Deep The Gospel

Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” ’ Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, “He will command his angels concerning you”, and “On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.” ’ Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” ’ Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; and he said to him, ‘All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! for it is written, “Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.” ’

5 Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

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

Sermon The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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 The Leader and People pray responsively. In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. 6 For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Nicholas our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in the Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Don A., Piers, Sharon, Becca, Cindy, Beverly, Ron, Catherine, Nick, Harrington, Lois, Earl, Renea, Joann, Silas, Russ, Daniel, Billy, Joe, Christina, Jan, Helen, Georgeanne, Barbara, Carter, Joan. Silence The People may add their own petitions. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. Silence For those celebrating birthdays this week Vance Morgan (6) (congregation adds names), and for those celebrating their anniversary (congregation adds names), we give thanks to you, O Lord. Look with favor upon them as they begin another year. This week we are especially grateful for, (congregation adds personal thanksgivings), let us pray to the Lord. Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We pray for all who have died, remembering especially Frank D. Whorf that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions. 7 Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Silence may be kept. Concluding Collect Confession Leader: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. All: Most 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, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Absolution Priest: Almighty 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 Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. Announcements

Anthem Doxology All Sing: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below, Praise him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

All Say: All Things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. Amen. 8 The Great Thanksgiving

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise. Priest: 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; who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again. 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. All Sing: Sanctus #129 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.

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. 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."

9 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, according to his command, O Father, Priest and People: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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. Amen. Priest: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Priest and People: 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, forever and ever. Amen. (The priest breaks the consecrated bread.) Priest: Christ our passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the feast All Sing:

10 Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, Lamb of God. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, Lamb of God. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, grant us peace. Priest: 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. (If you desire a closer walk with God, please come to the altar, Gluten free communion wafers available. Please ask.) Communion (In the Episcopal Church, receiving the bread or wine is considered full communion. If you wish to receive the consecrated wine, you may drink directly from one of the chalices. For intinction. you may return your bread to the chalice bearer who will intinct (dip) the bread into the wine for you and return it to your hand.) Communion Hymns: #337 And Now, O Father #470 There's A Wideness In God's Mercy Priest: Let us pray. Priest and People: Eternal God, heavenly Father, 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 Recessional Hymn: #559 Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us Dismissal (our Children send us Forth) Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

11 Prayers for Healing Today we pray for those in need of healing and desire anointing and the laying on of hands. Come forward to the altar rail after the dismissal and the Healing Team will pray with you. The celebrant will join you at the Altar Rail for anointing after welcoming newcomers for a brief time while following the conclusion of the service. You will be given guidance – just come. FrMitch

______PARTICIPANTS Altar Guild: Erica Carpenter, Kelley Elderkin, Dawn O’Hara Chalice/Reader: Scott Avedisian Chalice: Theo Aschman Lector/Intercessor: Bethany LeBranche Acolytes: Rick Butler, Donald Raleigh Ushers: Bob Bradshaw, Eric Carlson, Rob Duncanson, Marge O’Hara

PARISH NEWS If you have something to celebrate, please let us know! SUNDAY CHURCH SCHEDULE

Morning Prayer with Communion, 8 am Holy Eucharist, 10 am

12 Nursery care and Sunday School begin at 9:50 am

LOOKING AHEAD - SAVE THE DATES Christian Meditation, 6 pm Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Let There Be Lit Group: TBA The Living Stones Seminar: Sunday, March 12 at 11:15 7 Up: March 12 and 26 Scrip Cards: Out by April 2, back in by April 9.

ONE VOICE

This is a Lenten series starting March 7 that was initiated by the Men’s Group. We will be having guest speakers every week to explain what their religions are about. This Tuesday we feature Imam Farid Ansari, discussing aspects of Islam.

6:00 – 6-15 - Meet and Greet, Opening Grace 6:15 – 7:00 - Pot Luck Dinner 7:00 – 7:30 - Speaker The next week (March 14) will be hosted by Mr. Raymond Buttero, on our Jewish Antecedents.

THIS WEEK Sunday, 3/5 Healing Prayers, 11 am Monday, 3/6 AA Meeting, Parish Hall, 6 pm Christian Meditation in the Church, 6 pm Tuesday, 3/7 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall 7 am Men’s Group 6:30 am The Warm Wooly Knitters, 9–12 Noon One Voice, 6 – 8 pm Wednesday, 3/8 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Thursday, 3/9 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Friday, 3/10 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7am Stations of the Cross 6 pm 13 Saturday, 3/11 The Village, 9 – 12 Noon The Numbers

Attendance Last Week: 88 Attendance Last Year: 73 Attendance Ash Wednesday 60 Collections: $1,771.55 Grocery Cards: $600

Box-tops for Education Please bring in your Box-tops for Education. They are used by Randall Holden School to purchase educational materials for students. There is a container for them on the table in the upstairs hallway. For more information, speak to Wayne Barnes. Thanks for your help.

***Special Note*** 1. PASTORAL NEEDS—Please phone the office (941-4324) if you would like pastoral care or know of someone who is sick in the hospital, or would like a pastoral visit. Also, please phone the office with names of people to be added to the Prayers of the People list, the sick or injured and birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate. 2. FOOD DONATIONS—Please coninue to bring NON-perishable items each week to help our neighbors and friends. Items needed are pasta, bottled sauce, canned meat, tuna, and vegetables, and small jars of jelly and peanut butter, and pet food, health aids, and toilet paper. 3. FOOD BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS — Trinity Men’s Group spearheads the collection of non-perishable food items to distribute TO YOU, so that YOU might pass food-bags to homeless persons you encounter throughout your day. Donations of items or funds can come to Trinity directly, or you can give to help this ministry. (mark your check “homeless bags” on the notation-line & we will purchase items in your name). See a Men’s Group member or Fr. Mitch for details, & hear about your impact in Church.4. 4. GROCERY CARDS—Please purchase your Stop & Shop, Shaw’s 14 or Dave’s Grocery Cards here to support activities of the church. They all come in $25, $50, and $100 denominations. The Church makes 5% of the proceeds. See Ginny Leahy or Don Raleigh for more information.

The art teacher at Randall Holden needs magazines (especially National Geographic) for an art project. If you have some magazines you don't want, please bring them in and leave them for me. Thanks for your help. Wayne Barnes

Today’s Coffee Hour Sponsors

For The Flowers on the Altar Courtesy of Jay Lane at Golden Gate Studios,401-461-2299

For Some of Our Coffee Hour Goodies Courtesy of Le Favorite Bakery

15 Governor Francis Shopping Center 401-463-3133

About Trinity Church

The church was founded in 1883, constructed in 1909 under auspices of the noted architect Norman Isham. Most of our members live near by, but is also a destination parish for those farther away. We participate in village activities, holding community worship services during Gaspee Days and Christmas in Pawtuxet, hosting breakfast on Gaspee Parade Day and dinners through the year. Trinity Church is committed to helping its neighbors through outreach. We collect food, clothing and household goods for distribution to people in need through local schools, food pantries, and agencies. Our buildings are used by many community organizations for their meetings and events.

Pawtuxet Village 139 Ocean Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02905 (401) 941-4324 The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman, Priest in Charge Mr. Scott Avedisian, Senior Warden Mr. Raymond Buttero, Music Director Mr. Wayne Barnes, Music Administrator Mr. Carl Hurtubise, Godly Play Superintendent Web Site: www.trinitypawtuxet.com Email: [email protected]

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