The Church of the The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday March 28th, 2021 at 11:00 am

Important.

● You are required to wear a mask while you are in the building. Your mask should cover both your mouth and your nose. [Children under 2 should not wear a mask; age 2 to 5 is at the discretion of the parent–Massachusetts Safety Standards for Places of Worship, III.4] ● Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance, and for use before and after . ● Some elements of the Liturgy have been truncated or simplified to lessen our time in the building. ● We regret that public health regulations do not permit congregational singing.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECEIVING COMMUNION Communion will be distributed at the steps of the chancel. The Diocese requires that Communion be given standing (to avoid high-touch surfaces like rails), and in one kind only. Approach the altar via the centre aisle. With your mask on, the priest will put the Host in your hand. Step six feet to the side, slip down your mask and consume the Host. Then, replacing your mask, return to your pew via the side aisles, maintaining a distance between individuals and households.

Please register for today. You can do so online or by scanning this QR code and entering the information, or by giving your contact information to an Usher. Registration information is retained in the Parish Office.

If you are in the building and have not registered, please indicate your presence to an usher, or one of the clergy.

¶ The text of the service of worship contained in this bulletin conforms to the , 1979. The Book of Common Prayer is the final authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This bulletin is provided for convenience of use on this occasion. The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) at 11:00 am Mass for Four Voices – William Byrd (c1540–1623) Celebrant: Fr Hanson

Prelude Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

At the Entrance Pueri Hebræorum Tomás Luis de Victoria (c1548–1611) Pueri Hebræorum vestimenta prosternebant in via et The Hebrew children spread their garments in his clamabant dicentes: Filio David, way and cried out saying, Hosanna to the Son of benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. David: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. (Matthew 21:8-9)

The Liturgy of the Palms ℣. The Lord be with you. ℟ And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with thy help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby thou hast given us life and immortality; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

℣. The Lord be with you. ℟ And with thy spirit. ℣. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. ℟ It is meet and right so to do.

It is right to praise thee, almighty God, for the acts of love by which thou hast redeemed us through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Bless O Lord ✠ these branches. Let them be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our king, and follow him in the way that leadeth to eternal life; who liveth and reigneth in glory with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

¶ The blessed palms will be available for pick-up in the rear of the church at the conclusion of Mass.

For the Gloria, laus, et honor tibi sit Valet will ich dir geben ¶ Sung by the .

2 Words: Theodulph of Orleans (died 821) tr John Mason Neale (1818–1866) alt Music: Melchior Teschner (1584–1635) arr William Henry Monk (1823–1889)

Collect of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, has sent thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle Philippians 2:5–11 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Gradual Christus factus est pro nobis Felice Anerio (1560–1614) Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad Christ was made for us obedient unto death, even the mortem, mortem autem crucis. ℣. Propter quod et death of the cross. ℣. Wherefore God also hath highly Deus exaltavit illum, et dedit illi nomen, quod est exalted him, and given him a name, which is above super omne nomen. every name

Holy Mark 11:1–11

℟. Glory be to thee, O Lord.

When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of 3 it and will send it back here immediately.” And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door out in the open street; and they untied it. And those who stood there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” And they told them what Jesus had said; and they let them go. And they brought the colt to Jesus, and threw their garments on it; and he sat upon it. And many spread their garments on the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! Hosanna in the highest!” And he entered Jerusalem, and went into the temple.

℟. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

Hymn When I survey the wondrous cross Rockingham ¶ Sung by the choir.

Words: Isaac Watts (1675-1748) in Hymns and Spiritual Songs (1707) Music: adapted and arranged by Edward Miller (1735–1807)

Sermon The Rector

4 General Intercession Almighty and everliving God, we pray for thy holy , the blessed company of all faithful people; that it may please thee to confirm and strengthen it in purity of faith, in holiness of life, and in perfectness of love, and to restore to us the witness of visible unity.

℣. By thy cross and precious blood, thou hast redeemed us; ℟. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. We pray for the ministers of thy Word and Sacraments; for all bishops, priests and , that they may minister faithfully and wisely the discipline of Christ; and herein more especially for the clergy here residing, that they may shine as lights in the world, and in all things may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour.

℣. By thy cross and precious blood, thou hast redeemed us; ℟. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. We pray for the President of these United States, and for the Governor of this Commonwealth, and for all in authority; that they may serve truly in their several callings to the glory of God, and the edifying and well-governing of the people, remembering the account they shall be called upon to give at the last great day.

℣. By thy cross and precious blood, thou hast redeemed us; ℟. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. We pray for all who travel by land, sea, or air; for all prisoners and captives; for all who are in sickness or in sorrow; for all who have fallen into grievous sin; for all who, through temptation, ignorance, helplessness, grief, trouble, dread, or the near approach of death, especially need our prayers.

℣. By thy cross and precious blood, thou hast redeemed us; ℟. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. We praise thee for rain and sunshine; for the fruits of the earth; for the products of all honest industry; and for all thy good gifts, to us and to all.

℣. By thy cross and precious blood, thou hast redeemed us; ℟. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. We also bless thy holy Name for all who have departed this life in thy faith and fear, beseeching thee that they may be precious in thy sight, and may be set at the Son’s right hand, and hear that his most joyful voice: Come unto me, O ye that be blessed of my father, and possess the kingdom, which is prepared for you from the beginning of the world.

℣. By thy cross and precious blood, thou hast redeemed us; ℟. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

Confession of Sin ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ The people are seated for the Verse.

5 Offertory Verse Improperium expectavit cor meum Mode II Thy rebuke hath broken my heart, I am full of heaviness: I looked for some to have pity on me, but there was no man: neither found I any to comfort me; they gave me gall to eat, and when I was thirsty they gave me vinegar to drink.

Offertory Anthem O vos omnes (1585) Tomás Luis de Victoria O vos omnes, qui transitis per viam, attendite et O all ye that pass by the way, behold and see: if there be videte: si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus. Attendite, any sorrow like unto my sorrow. Behold all my people, universi populi, et videte dolorem meum. Si est dolor behold and see: if there be any sorrow like unto my similis sicut dolor meus. sorrow. (cf Lamentations 1:12a, Responsory V at Tenebræ of Good Friday)

Offering baskets are at the entrance and exit of the church as you arrive and leave. Or you may give electronically by following this link: https://www.theadventboston.org/stewardship/

Eucharistic Prayer ℣. The Lord be with you. Choir. And with thy spirit. ℣. Lift up your hearts. Choir. We lift them up unto the Lord. ℣. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. Choir. It is meet and right so to do.

Sanctus & Benedictus , Sanctus, Sanctus Holy, holy, holy, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Lord God of hosts, Pleni sunt cæli et terra gloria tua. heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. ✠ Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. ✠ Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

¶ Please kneel at the end of the Sanctus. Our Father

Prayer for Peace ℣. The peace of the Lord be always with you. ℟. And with thy spirit.

Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi, O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy upon us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy upon us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, dona nobis pacem. grant us thy peace.

6 WE DO NOT PRESUME to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy: grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the Flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his Blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Invitation to Communion ℣. Behold the Lamb of God; behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. ℟. Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof, but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed.

Communion Verse Pater si non potest Mode I O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it: thy will be done.

Communion Motet Ecce, quomodo moritur justus Jacob Handl (1550–1591) Ecce, quomodo moritur justus, et nemo percipit Behold, how the righteous perisheth, and no one taketh it corde: viri justi tolluntur, et nemo considerat:a facie to heart: the righteous men are taken, and no one iniquitatis sublatus est justus: et erit in pace considereth: the righteous is taken from the presence of memoria ejus. In pace factus est locus ejus, et in evil: and his memory shall be in peace. In peace is a Sion habitatio ejus, et erit in pace memoria ejus. place made for him, and in Sion a habitation, and the remembrance of him shall be in peace. (Responsory VI, Matins of Holy Saturday)

Postcommunion

Blessing & ¶ There is no Last Gospel or Angelus today.

Postlude O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, BWV 727 Johann Sebastian Bach

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