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2020 Paschal Triduum Welcome to Christ Church. We are glad you are here today, affirming our shared faith in Christ and worshiping in the Episcopal tradition. If you are new to Christ Church, be at peace here, find God at work here and know that we are grateful to pray with you today. 2020 PASCHAL TRIDUUM Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 9, 2020 MAUNDY MAUNDY THURSDAY THURSDAY PRELUDE O World, I Must Leave Thee Johannes Brahms GATHERING HYMN In God Alone Taizé THE COLLECT Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God’s mercy endures forever. Almighty God, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 2 | Maundy Thursday THE GOSPEL John 13:1-17, 31b-35 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart THURSDAY from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him. And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, MAUNDY got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus answered, “You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no share with me.” Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!” Jesus said to him, “One who has bathed does not need to wash, except for the feet, but is entirely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.” For he knew who was to betray him; for this reason he said, “Not all of you are clean.” After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord- -and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, `Where I am going, you cannot come.’ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE HOMILY The Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE On this holy day let us pray for the church and for the world, saying, Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the whole church of God, that it may grow in unity and servanthood: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For our congregation, that in these holy days we may grow in love for one another and for all the people: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. CHRIST CHURCH IN SHORT HILLS | 3 MAUNDY For those who will be baptized this Eastertide, that they may rejoice in their passage through death into new life: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For all the leaders and people of the world, that reconciliation and peace may overcome THURSDAY conflict and oppression: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the hungry in body or spirit, that they may be fed: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the sick and those in pain, for the lonely and the forgotten, for the dying and all who mourn, that they may know the full extent of God’s love for them: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. In thanksgiving for the saints and martyrs and for all the faithful departed who join us at your table of grace: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. O God, into your love we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER 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. PSALM 22:1-21 The Cantors sings Psalm 22 as the altar is stripped. The altar will stay bare until the Easter Vigil, the first celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The Liturgy ends in silence. 4 | Maundy Thursday MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE PARTICIPANTS Officiant The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Preacher The Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson Organist & Choirmaster Dr. Andrew Moore THURSDAY Soloists Sue Bovan and Rick Marchisio Altar Guild Rose Udland Video and Audio Team Tristan Shin and Chris Whitaker MAUNDY PRAYER LIST Each week, we continue to remember those in need of prayer. We pray for those who have died: Harrison “Harry” Gardner, who died peacefully at his home with family in Morristown on April 6. Special Prayers for: Darlene, Pat, Richard S., Paul, Elizabeth, Jeff, Valerie, Amy, Grace, Mary Grace, Earl, Don, Emily, and Nneka. Continuing Prayers for: Brenda O., Gregg L., Bob, Joe, Tim B., Laura M., Danny, Jo M., Owen I., Peter, Steve, Bob D., Peter, Arlene, Paige, Rachelle M., Christian S., John M., David M., Liz D., Lupe, Ginny, R.J., Phil, Thom B., Humera, Ted and Jen, Steve, Maureen, Maurice C. and George. Please contact Pastor Tristan Shin if you have any prayer requests or would like a pastoral visitation. Email: [email protected] CHRIST CHURCH IN SHORT HILLS | 5 Holy Week at Christ Church Good Friday Live via Zoom Live – Friday, April 10, 12pm We mark the Good Friday liturgy at 12pm as we gather via Zoom in somber contemplation to remember Jesus’ crucifixion. Youth and members of the parish read the Passion According to John. We will join Anglicans around the world in a freewill offering for the church in Jerusalem. This is one of the most important days for Christians around the world. The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg will preside and The Rev. Tristan Shin will preach. The Great Vigil of Easter via Video/YouTube – Saturday, April 11, 7pm As the sun goes down, we will gather in our homes to welcome the first flame of Easter. Together we will transition from the darkness of Lent into the joy of Easter. This ancient service from the early church is a deep and mystical liturgical experience. The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass will preach. As is our tradition, we will host a reception and festive community celebration via Zoom at 8pm. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service via Zoom Live – Sunday, April 12, 8am Join the clergy on Easter Morning to celebrate the resurrection for a sunrise service on Zoom. Easter Sunday Service with Bishop Hughes – Sunday, April 12, 10am On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection and God’s unfailing love with Episcopalians from around the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. The Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes will preach. WARDENS AND VESTRY CLERGY AND STAFF Sandra Johnson, Senior Warden The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, Priest-in-Charge Sarah Rosen, Junior Warden The Rev. Tristan Shin, Assistant Pastor Chris Bennett, Diane Cabush, Alison Corbin, Dr. Andrew Paul Moore, Organist & Choirmaster Lise Davis, Jonathan DeCiantis, John Fernandez, Chris Whitaker, Youth Ministry & Communications Rob Kao, Larry Neugebauer, The Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson, Children’s Ministry Arnie Peinado, Arlene Sommer, Georgeann duChossois, Parish Administrator Adrianne Harrison-Surgeon, Tom Thomas James Johnson, Plant Supervisor - - - Lydia Zapico, Finance Manager Bonnie Rountree, Parish Treasurer Barbara Pepe, Director of CCNS Andrew Bunn, Parish Counsel Janet Aulet Maulbeck, Director of Interweave CHRIST CHURCH IN SHORT HILLS 66 Highland Avenue – Short Hills, NJ 07078 973.379.2898 christchurchshorthills.org .
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