sign in sign up
<<
Home , Jubilate Deo

The Feast of Pentecost

Christ Church Bronxville

MAY 23, 2021 at 10:30AM Handbell Prelude Come, Creator Spirit Douglas E. Wagner The Preparation All stand at the sound of the chime. Celebrant There are varieties of gifts: People but the same Spirit. Celebrant There are varieties of service: People but the same Lord. Celebrant There are different kinds of working: People but the same God is at work in all. I Corinthians 12:4-6 All pray together. 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. THE WORD OF GOD Organ Processional

Opening Acclamation Celebrant . Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. The Celebrant then continues Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit. People There is one hope in God’s call to us. Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one . People One God and Father of all. Gloria, sung by the Missa Brevis (Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra) Ryan Kennedy Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the , that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Reading, please be seated Acts 2:1-21 (Barbara Deller - Norwegian) When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. (Adrianna Samaniego - Spanish) Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? (Celia Visco - Latin) Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs - in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ (Elis Lui - Cantonese) But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’ But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: (Jody Maier - Munster Irish) “In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. (PG Costa - Italian) And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 104:25-35, 37, said by all O Lord, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great. There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it. All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season. You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust. You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; * may the Lord rejoice in all his works. He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being. May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the Lord. Bless the Lord, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

Alleluia Verse, please stand The Holy Gospel John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to his disciples, ”When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning. “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned. “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The The Rev. Jennifer E. Brown The , please stand 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 he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the 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 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 Deacon introduces the Prayers, saying Let us pray for the Church and for the world. The leader continues Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy People Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Lord, in your mercy People Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy People Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy People Hear our prayer. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray especially for those commended to our prayers: Amy, Bill, Pat, Emily, Lisa, Sue, William, Susan, Patti, Susan, Nancy, Jim, Arle, Benedicte, Jonathan, Howard and Laura, Chase, Josephine, Marie, Sarina, the Sanchez Family, Jackie, Cheryl, Rebecca, Adele, Lia, Doria, Denise, Cheryl, Tim Lord, in your mercy People Hear our prayer. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy People Hear our prayer. The Celebrant concludes by praying Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Commissioning of the Discernment and Rector Search Committee Wardens We present to you these persons to be installed as members of the Discernment and Rector Search Committee in this congregation. Celebrant God will not overlook your work and the love which you show for his sake. Celebrant Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God: Committee Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 The Celebrant continues As members of the Discernment and Rector Search Committee, you are hereby charged to diligently search for a candidate to be the next Rector of Christ Church, Bronxville, Diocese of New York. You are given the authority to act as a sub- committee of the Vestry and to rely upon the services and resources of the Diocese of New York, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit to bring a call to the Vestry. As members of this congregation, know that we will pray for you and give you the support necessary to fulfill your charge. May God, who has given you the ability to fulfill this ministry, give you the Grace to accomplish it. Let us pray. Silence is kept for silent prayer. Regard, O Lord, our supplications, and confirm with your heavenly benediction your servants whom we admit today to this ministry; that with sincere devotion of mind and body they may offer you a service acceptable to your divine Majesty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the Name of God and of this congregation, and on behalf of the Vestry, I commission you as the Discernment and Rector Search Committee for Christ Church. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Welcome and Announcements

THE HOLY Anthem Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling Herbert Howells The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A, please stand 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 God thanks and praise. 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. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down on this day from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. 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: Missa Brevis (Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra) Ryan Kennedy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts: Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord. in the highest. The Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated. 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.” 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. + Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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. The Breaking of the Bread, a period of silence is kept Agnus Dei Missa Brevis (Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra) Ryan Kennedy O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. Invitation to Communion Celebrant The Gifts of God for the : Behold what you are! People May we become what we receive! Augustine, (I Corinthians) At the Communion Here at Christ Church we believe that our Risen and Glorified Lord is truly present to us in the sacramental forms of bread and wine. All Christians are welcome to receive this sacramental gift at any celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Christ Church. Please remain in your seating area, as the clergy will come to you. Receive the bread in the palm of your outstretched hands. Be assured that all the benefits of Communion are received in the bread alone. If you require a gluten-free wafer, please tell the priest. Additionally, persons of faith or those who are seeking faith but are not yet prepared to receive the sacrament, are always welcome to worship with us and to receive a blessing as they feel God’s urging. Simply cross your arms over your chest to inform the clergy of your desire. If your growing faith is awakening a desire for Baptism, please speak to one of the clergy. The Church always rejoices when new members are added to the . After receiving Communion, please take a few moments to reflect on the gifts you have received. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, abide in me. Grant that I may know your presence in my heart and mind and spirit. And grant that I may be a light of hope in this difficult world by sharing your love with others. Amen.

Music at Communion O Spirit, All Embracing (Meditation on a Holst Tune) arranged by Diane McAninch O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit Thomas Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, and lighten our understanding, that we may dwell in the fear of thy Name, all the days of our life, that we may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. The Prayer 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 May the Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the + Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. As the cross processes by, please turn in preparation for going out into the world.

Recessional Music, sung by the choir O Holy Spirit, by whose breath Veni Creator () The Deacon Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Organ Voluntary Choral varié sur le Veni Creator Maurice Duruflé ANNOUNCEMENTS Tonight at 5pm This evening, the full choir will sing Choral Evensong for Pentecost. Due to the spacing requirements of singers, it is not currently possible to attend this service in person, but it will be live-streamed to you at home on our Youtube and website. The music includes an by Grayston Ives, canticles by Philip Stopford, and Elgar’s anthem ‘The Spirit of the Lord’. Next Week’s Services - May 30, 2021 For Memorial Day weekend, we will have both our Sunday services at 9am and 10:30am. We look forward to welcoming you. Volunteers Needed for Ushering & Guild We are looking for people to join our ushering team and altar guild! Our altar guild prepares the church for worship. Members care for, clean and maintain the , altar linens, silver, and books. If you are interested in serving on our altar guild, please contact Jody Maier ([email protected]). Our ushers joyfully meet the congregation, new and old, as they arrive to church. They help visitors find their seats and answer any questions they may have. If you are interested in serving as an usher, please contact Karen Sheer Carpenter ([email protected]). No Tai Chi Class This Friday Tai Chi classes will continue next Friday, June 4th. CCBNY parishioner Patrick Early will be continuing his beginner Tai Chi classes on Fridays at 5pm in June. Breakfast/Midnight Run Restock Our last Breakfast Run in April went so well that we ran out of clothing and toiletries to give away - again! Please consider purchasing one or a few of the items from our Amazon Wishlist to help us replenish our stock and serve those in need. The link is in the online newsletter. Music Notes Missa Brevis (Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra), music by Ryan Kennedy Today’s setting of the Eucharist has been specially composed by Ryan Kennedy, our Associate Organist, and we congratulate him on this fabulous new addition to the choral repertoire. It is sung in Latin. Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling, Herbert Howells (1892-1983) Holy Spirit, ever dwelling In the holiest realms of light; Holy Spirit, ever brooding O’er a world of gloom and night; Holy Spirit, ever raising Sons of earth to thrones on high; Living, life imparting Spirit, Thee we praise and magnify. Holy Spirit, ever living As the Church’s very life; Holy Spirit, ever striving Through her in a ceaseless strife; Holy Spirit, ever forming In the Church the mind of Christ; Thee we praise with endless worship For the fruit and gifts unpriced. Holy Spirit, ever working Through the Church’s ministry; Quickening, strengthening, and absolving, Setting captive sinners free; Holy Spirit, ever binding Age to age, and soul to soul; In a fellowship unending Thee we worship and extol. (Timothy Rees, 1874-1939) O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit, Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, and lighten our understanding, that we may dwell in the fear of thy Name, all the days of our life, that we may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. O Holy Spirit, by whose breath, Veni Creator (plainsong) O Holy Spirit, by whose breath life rises vibrant our of death; come to create, renew, inspire; come, kindle in our hearts your fire. You are the seeker’s sure resource, of burning love the living source, protector in the midst of strife, the giver and the Lord of life. In you God’s energy is shown; to us your varied gifts make known. Teach us to speak, teach us to hear; yours is the tongue and yours the ear. Praise to the Father, Christ, his Word, and to the Holy Spirit: God the Lord. Amen. Liturgical and Pastoral Team The Rev. Canon Susan C. Harriss Interim Priest The Rev. Jennifer E. Brown Associate Rector Philip Stopford Director of Music Ryan Kennedy RGO Associate Organist Elis Lui Youth Minister Hershell George Sacristan Debbie Cook Guild of Saint Raphael, Handbell Director Karen Sheer Carpenter Head Usher Vestry Jennifer Redman, Warden; Owen Thomas, Warden; Rob Deichert, Treasurer; Tracy Cole, Clerk; Brett Delfino; Gillian Goddard; Vanya Hersh; Peter Johnson; Anel Martinez; Karly Redpath; Josh Rucci; Clifford Schneider; Heather Scholes; Luke Sears; Melanie Wadkins

Christ Church Bronxville 17 Sagamore Road Bronxville, NY 10708 914.337.3544 www.ccbny.org