Trinity Sunday
May 30, 2021 8:30am Trinity Sunday HOLY EUCHARIST
Prelude Prelude on Nicaea Healey Willan Angelus Entrance Hymn 362
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Gloria
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.
Collect for the Day Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Reading Exodus 3:1-6 Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.” When the LORD saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 93 1 The Lord is King; he has put on splendid ap- / parel; * the Lord has put on his apparel and girded himself with / strength. 2 He has made the whole world so / sure * that it cannot be / moved; 3 Ever since the world began, your throne has been es- / tablished; * you are from ever- / lasting. 4 The waters have lifted up, O Lord, the waters have lifted up their / voice; * the waters have lifted up their pounding / waves. 5 Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the / sea, * mightier is the Lord who dwells on / high. 6 Your testimonies are very / sure, * and holiness adorns your house, O Lord, for ever and for ever- / more.
Second Reading Romans 8:12-17 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Trinity Sunday
Sequence Hymn 295 Alleluia
Holy Gospel John 3:1-16 Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People: Glory to you Lord Christ. Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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Homily Fr. Jordan
The Nicene Creed Prayer Book, pg. 358 Celebrant and People: 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.
Prayers of the People Form V Prayer Book, pg. 389 The Reader will now read the prayers. After each prayer is the following response: People: Lord, have mercy.
The Confession Prayer Book, pg. 360 Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Deacon and People: 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. Trinity Sunday
Celebrant: 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 Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
THE LITURGY OF THE ALTAR
Offertory In the Year That King Uzziah Died David McK. Williams St. Laurence Schola Cantorum
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. Then flew one of the seraphim, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar; And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips, and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin is purged. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I, send me. Trinity Sunday
Doxology
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: 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.
Sanctus Trinity Sunday
Eucharistic Prayer A Prayer Book, pg. 362
Celebrant: Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Celebrant 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, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread Prayer Book, pg. 364 Celebrant: Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Trinity Sunday
Agnus Dei
Holy Communion I Bind Unto Myself Today Charles Villiers Stanford/Ralph Vaughan Williams St. Laurence Schola Cantorum
I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three.
I bind this day to me for ever, by power of faith, Christ’s Incarnation; his baptism in the Jordan river; his death on cross for my salvation; his bursting from the spicèd tomb; his riding up the heavenly way; his coming at the day of doom: I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself the power of the great love of cherubim; the sweet “Well done” in judgment hour; the service of the seraphim; confessors’ faith, apostles’ word, the patriarchs’ prayers, the prophets’ scrolls; all good deeds done unto the Lord, and purity of virgin souls.
I bind unto myself today the virtues of the starlit heaven the glorious sun’s life-giving ray, the whiteness of the moon at even, the flashing of the lightning free, the whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks, the stable earth, the deep salt sea, around the old eternal rocks. Trinity Sunday
I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken, to my need; the wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward; the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the Name, the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. Of whom all nature hath creation, eternal Father, Spirit, Word: praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord.
Hymn 365
Spiritual Communion Celebrant and People: In union, dear Lord, with the faithful at every altar of thy Church where thy blessed Body and Blood are being offered to the Father, I desire to offer thee praise and thanksgiving. I believe that thou art truly present in the Holy Sacrament. And since I cannot now receive thee sacramentally, I beseech thee to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself unto thee, and embrace thee with all the affections of my soul. Let me never be separated from thee. Let me live and die in thy love. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus, dwell in thy servant in the fullness of thy strength, in the perfection of thy ways, and in the holiness of thy spirit, and rule over every hostile power in the might of thy Spirit, and to the glory of thy Father. Amen.
May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life. Amen.
Blessed, praised, and adored be Jesus Christ on his throne of glory in Heaven, and in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Amen. Trinity Sunday
Post Communion Prayer Prayer Book, pg. 365 Celebrant 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.
Trinity Blessing and Dismissal Deacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Procession Out Hymn 579 Postlude Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland May/June 2021
Morning Prayer 7:45am Mass 8:30 and 10:45am Sunday Outdoor Mass 5:00pm 30
Mass 9:30am Memorial Day Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary Monday 31 Morning Prayer 9:00am St. Justin Martyr Tuesday Mass 9:30am Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00am St. Laurence Men 6:30pm 1
Morning Prayer 9:00am The Martyrs of Lyon Wednesday Evening Prayer 6:00pm Mass 6:30pm Wed. Night Discussion 7:15pm 2 St. Laurence Chorale Rehearsal 7:15pm
Morning Prayer 9:00am The Martyrs of Uganda Mass 12:10pm Thursday 3 Men’s Bible Study 6:30am Bishop Iker Golf Tournament 8:00am Friday Morning Prayer 9:00am Mass 9:30am 4
Morning Prayer 9:00am Mass 9:30am Saturday Confessions 10:00am 5 Announcements Flowers Flowers are given today by Toni Russell in remembrance of all who have worn the cloth of this great nation and paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms, especially Uncle Al. Worship Special Memorial Day Mass. Join us in the Chapel tomorrow at 9:30am for a special Mass in honor of all those who gave their life for our country. Outdoor 5:00pm Sunday Mass Moving Indoors Starting a Week From Today. The heat is coming so to take full advantage of our AC units inside the Church, we will be moving the Sunday 5:00pm service inside the Church beginning June 6. Masks are needed at this service. Study Wednesday Night Discussions Begin June 2. Join us any Wednesday in June for a great night of discussion at the Central Market Cafe. Each week, we’ll have a different topic to spark our conversation. We hope this will be a great chance to get to know each other better and grow and learn from the experiences of others. Come to Mass at 6:30pm and then head over to Central Market’s outdoor patio. You can order any food, wine or beer that you want and then jump into some good discussion. Child-care is provided at the Church for kids 5 and under until 8:30pm. If you have older kids, just bring them. There’s an outdoor play area near where we’ll be sitting that the kids love. Topic for June 2: What is your favorite Church memory? Youth Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups (6-12th Grade). Mark your calendars to come to a Fellowship Lunch a week from Tuesday, on June 8 from 11:45-12:45pm. Meet at Kincaid’s Hamburgers in Southlake and we’ll hang out together and relax after the craziness of the end of school. Contact Katie LaPenna at [email protected] for more info. Are Your Kids Registered for VBS? Don’t Miss Out on “Treasured” Vacation Bible School! Your child will embark on an epic quest through hidden ruins, ancient caves, and dense jungles and discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold – it's them! June 21-24 from 9:00-11:30am in the Parish Hall and cost is $20/child. Age 4 (must be fully potty trained) through 5th grade are welcome. Register now on our website www.saintlaurencechurch.org. Contact Megan Mecca at [email protected] to volunteer. Fellowship Sign Up Now for the Bishop Iker Golf Tournament. All are invited to play in the Bishop Iker Golf Tournament this Fri, June 4 at Squaw Valley Golf Course in Glen Rose. All proceeds go to support Camp Crucis. The tournament is for golfers and non-golfers alike and raffle tickets supporting Camp Crucis are also available. Grab your friends and form a team of 4 or contact Fr. Matt at [email protected] and he will put you in a team. For more information and to register, go to thebishopikerchallenge.com. St. Laurence Men. All men of the Parish are invited to the June get together of the St. Laurence Men on Tues, June 1 in the Parish Hall from 6:30-8:00pm. There’ll be a taco bar, a friendly corn hole competition and a discussion of one of Jesus’ parables. Contact Wendell Mitchell at [email protected] for more info. Young Adult Group. All those who consider themselves young are invited to come to brunch at Tru Fire in Southlake Town Square on Sun, June 6 from 12:30-2:00pm. You may leave your kids (age 5 or under) in the Church nursery until 2:15pm if you have reserved a place for them with McKenzey and brought a lunch for them. Contact McKenzey Jacka at [email protected] for more info. Giving Ways to Give. Did you know you could Text to Give? Just text the amount you want to give to 84321. It’s really quick and easy and a great way to give to St. Laurence. You can also click the give tab on our website and that’s easy too. We appreciate your generosity! Job Posting Children’s Minister Job Posting. We have begun the process to find Megan Mecca’s successor and are now accepting applications for Children’s Minister. We have posted the job description and qualifications needed on our website: www.saintlaurencechurch.org. Anyone interested is asked to submit a resume or inquiries to [email protected]. St. Laurence Church 817-481-3335 [email protected] www.saintlaurencechurch.org