Fifth Sunday of The Holy Eucharist

May 2nd, 2021 10:00 a.m.

The Congregation Gathers

Prelude Variation on the Choral "O God, thou just God" J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

The Tolling of the Bell

The Opening Hymn The Hymnal 1982 #47, vs 1-3

The Opening Acclamation All who have bells are invited to ring them joyously each time “Alleluia” is sung or said.

Celebrant Alleluia, Christ is risen People Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!

The Gloria The Hymnal 1982 #S-278

2 The Collect of the Day Celebrant God be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Together let us pray.

God of the deep soil and luxuriant growth; you call us from our shallow selves to find our depth in you: we abide in him alone who can teach us who we are; through Jesus Christ, the true vine. Amen

The Liturgy of the Word

The First Reading Acts 8:26-40

An angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.) So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.” So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this:

“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God

3 Psalm 22:24-30

24 My praise is of you in the great assembly;* I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship you. 25 The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek you shall praise you;* “May your heart live for ever!” 26 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to God,* and all the families of the nations shall bow before you. 27 For sovereignty belongs to God;* who rules over the nations. 28 To you alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship;* all who go down to the dust fall before you. 29 My soul shall live for you; my descendants shall serve you;* they shall be known as God’s people for ever. 30 They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn* the saving deeds that you have done.

The Second Reading 1 John 4:7-21

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, "I love God," and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

4 The Gospel The Hymnal 1982 #513, vs 1-3

The Gospel John 15:108 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John. Alleluia, alleluia. The people respond Glory to you, O Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.

Jesus said to his disciples, ”I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.

Gospeller The Gospel of our Savior. Alleluia, alleluia. The people respond Praise to you, O Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.

The Troparion sung twice

5 The Sermon The Rev. Jane McDougle

Affirmation of Faith

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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 Celebrant Rejoicing in the Christ, the power of God to give newness of life, and the recreating presence of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church and the world. Leader For the world-wide church celebrating ; for the , the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin; our Presiding Bishop Michael; and our Bishop Marc. (Pause for people to add petitions) God of Resurrection life, Hear our prayer.

We bring to you, O God, our war-weary world, remembering all who suffer as a result of violence, oppression, civil strife and terrorism. (Pause for people to add petitions) God of Resurrection life, Hear our prayer.

We give thanks for the benefits we enjoy in this country and in this city, as we acknowledge the disparity between rich and poor, the privileged and the outcasts, and we pray that you will give us a concern for social justice and make us a caring people. (Pause for people to add petitions) God of Resurrection life, Hear our prayer.

Into your healing presence we bring the sick, the anxious, the bereaved, the lonely, and all those in need of your loving presence and our compassionate concern. (Pause for people to add petitions) God of Resurrection life, Hear our prayer.

We commend into your eternal love our departed friends and loved ones who have died in the glorious hope of resurrection. (Pause for people to add petitions) God of Resurrection life, Hear our prayer.

6 Celebrant We offer these thanksgivings and intercessions through Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, and to you, O Blessed Trinity, be all glory and praise, now and for ever. Amen.

The Peace As we pass the peace, let us be mindful of the holy space we create when we recognize the blessing of Christ’s peace in each other's lives.

Celebrant May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you. People And also with you.

Welcome and Announcements

The Liturgy of the Table

Offertory Anthem The Call Words: George Herbert (1593-1633) Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Malcolm Gaines baritone

Offertory Hymn The Hymnal 1982 # 392, vs 1-2, 4

The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant God be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to God. Celebrant Let us give thanks to God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

7 It is truly right to glorify you, God, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing:

Wonder, Love and Praise, #850

We acclaim you, holy God, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.

Holy Creator, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new.

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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.”

8 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 all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

We now celebrate this of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you. We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, O God.

We pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with matriarchs, patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Savior.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Creator, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray:

Celebrant& People 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.

Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is given for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Invitation to the Table Jesus, we believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. We desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as we proclaim your resurrection. We love you above all things, and long for you in our souls. Since we cannot receive you in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, come spiritually into our hearts. Cleanse and strengthen us with your grace Lord Jesus, and let us never be separated from you. May we live in you, and

you in us, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.

9 Communion Hymn The Hymnal 1982 #323, vs 1&2

Postcommunion Prayer

Celebrant & People God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Community Blessings

The Blessing of Easter Season The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Savior Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do God’s will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in God’s sight; and the blessing of God almighty, the Creator, the Word Incarnate, and the Sustainer, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Final Hymn The Hymnal 1982 # 448, vs 1,3&6

10 The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Postlude Allegro in G minor Wilhelm Volckmar (1812-1887)

SERVING HOLY INNOCENTS TODAY The Rev. Jane McDougle, Celebrating & Preaching Stephen Siptroth, Lay Assistant Bill Keck, Music Minister Jane Spencer Mills, Claire Quarterman, Sr. Pamela Clare, John Quarterman, Tom Logan, Seth Brenzel, Kevin Ames, Malcolm Gaines, Virtual Choir Michael Spinella, Altar Guild John & Nick Katz, Tech Team

LITURGY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Music is reproduced with permission, under the auspices of OneLicense number A-723428 Today’s collect comes from Steven Shakespeare’s “Prayers for an inclusive church.”

Community Announcements

Join us for a Zoom coffee hour after the service.

We will be our monthly celebration of the Preconsecrated Bread today at 5pm, and Morning Prayer at 8am on Tuesdays and Fridays.

‘Fear Not: Resources for End of Life Planning’. First three Wednesdays in May, 7pm. Planning ahead is one of the most loving thing we can do for our family and friends. Have things in order, choose your favorite hymns? What could be more satisfying! May 5th – ‘who gets the dog’: getting legal and emergency documents together. Resources for will writing resources, password management, important documents, emergency contacts and more. Join us! We are grateful to the generosity of the Rev. Melanie Donahoe and the congregation of San Carlos for being willing to share this course with us.

The Flower Committee is pleased to announce that the altar flowers ministry will resume May 23 when we first meet for services in person. Since we were forced to curtail flower sponsorship last year, the committee decided to continue with last year’s list. Jeremy Sallin will be contacting those who signed up for altar flower dedications last year about two weeks in advance to re-confirm sponsorship of the flowers and the dedication. There are still two spots available, so feel free to sign up at your convenience (July 4 and September 5). Thank you for your continued support!

Staying Connected! You can follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HolyInSF. If you would like to be kept up to date on activities and events for children and families, please contact [email protected] and she will add you to our families group.

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Holy Innocents’ Prayer List For healing of body, mind, and spirit: Alyssa (Sarah’s friend); Andrew Lindgren (Katie’s father); Ange; Antoinette & Laurie (Seth’s friends); Betty (Camilla’s sister); Bill & Sergio; Bob (Davey’s uncle); Bonnie (Sarah Klapec’s mom); Carol (Joyce’s friend); Cary and his sisters Liza & Lori, Sarah & Cole, his nephew and niece, and all his family in Louisiana and Alabama; Catherine (Amelia's mother and Thomas' friend); Charles (Barrie’s son); Christopher (Anne & Laura's friends); Christopher (Beth's friend; Cierra and her family (Cary’s friends); Don (Michael S’s dad); Darlene (Judith’s friend); Diana (Anne's niece); Dominic (Angela's uncle); Elizabeth and the Krueger family; Elyse (Judith’s friend); The Rev. Emmy and family; Everett’s wife, children and family (cousin of a Guadalupe member); Genie Kinney; Glenn (Alison’s friend); Giovanni and Rosanna (Fabienne’s cousins); Helen and Olivia; Helen (Steven’s mother); Hotie Gilpin (Sarah’s aunt); Jane Davies; Rev. Jeffrey Reed; Jeremy (Thomas's husband); Jim and Danny (Joyce's friends); Joel (Sam’s husband); John (Davey's father); John (Anne’s sister-in-law’s father); John (Sam’s friend); Judith; Julia; Justin, Alysha & June (Sarah B’s friends); Kalani (Junie’s friend); Kathryn (Judith’s friend); the Quarterman family; Kevin Sparrow; Laura (Anne J's wife); Leigh (Sarah B’s friend); Lenora (Mary’s sister-in-law); Lina (Fabienne’s friend); Linda (Cary’s friend); Marge (Ellen’s mother); Marius (Fabienne’s father); Mary (Allison’s mother); Maxime, Thomas & James; Nadine (Heidi’s sister-in-law); Robin (Anne's friend); Pierre (Fabienne’s family friend), Sam Singer; Sarah (Kevin's aunt); Sarah Klapec and her family; Sharon (Natasha’s mom); Steve and Teresa (Elizabeth’s brother and sister in-law); Susan D; Thomas F; Tom Slaiman (George’s brother); Tom (Anne J’s father); Will (Cynthia’s son).

For the departed:

Agamemnon Kasapi (Steven’s father); Alec Blair (Anne R.’s dad); The Rev. Armand Kreft; Benita Orey (Nehemiah’s mom); Dick (David J’s brother); Doug (Kevin A.’s uncle); Jeffrey Couvillion (Cary’s friend); Joe Klapec (Sarah’s father); Gerard (Mark’s brother); Kay & Keith Quarterman (John’s parents); Marilyn Krueger (Elizabeth's mother); Mary Lindgren (Katie’s mother); Paul Penick (Neil’s father); Simeon Soroye (Olumide’s father), Tamin (Ange’s friend).

The Leadership of Holy Innocents The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California The Rev. Jane McDougle, Vicar Bill Keck, Director of Music Malcolm Gaines, Treasurer Members of the Holy Innocents Bishop’s Committee (administrative board): Fabienne Blanc-Quarterman, Senior Warden Andrew Titus, Jeremy Sallin, Brad Spielman John Gruenig, Miriam Keil, Cary McCullough, Sarah Brummett, Richard Mullen 12

Staff & Church Contact Information The Rev. Dr. Jane McDougle, Vicar: [email protected] Fabienne Blanc-Quarterman, Senior Warden: [email protected] Malcolm Gaines, Treasurer: [email protected] Bill Keck, Director of Music: [email protected] Giuliana Titus, Coordinator Children and Family ministries: [email protected] Michael Spinella, Altar Guild Director: [email protected] Stephen Siptroth, Field Ed Student, [email protected]

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