St. Thomas Memorial Church
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
The Holy Eucharist – Rite II
May 19, 2024
Prelude “Veni, Creator Spiritus” Noel Rawsthorne
Processional Hymn #225 “Hail thee, festival day!”
Starting on Pg. 355 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)
Priest Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Prayer for Purity
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.
Gloria—Hymn #S-236
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you, for the radiance of your holy Name; we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Glory to you, in the splendor of your temple; on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Glory to you, beholding the depths; in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day
The Reading of God’s Word
The First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
The Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-21
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn #503 “Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire”
Before the Gospel
Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Holy Gospel: John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
After the Gospel
Reader The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon…………………………………………………………………..Diocesan Resident Guy Brown, MDiv.
The Nicene Creed (Pg. 358, BCP)
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 worshipped 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 II (Pg. 385, BCP)
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishops, for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for the President and the Congress and our government. I ask your prayers for our enemies that all our hearts may be transformed. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for the departed, especially Paul “Rick” Gildersleeve. Pray for those who have died. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for the ministries we support through Outreach, Shepherd’s Heart and the Eucharistic ministry, and for all our missionaries at home and abroad, to Your honor and glory, (Silence)
I ask your prayers for the Pittsburgh Diocese, especially Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills, and the Reverends James Shoucair, Brandon Cooper, and Lorena Ringle. (Silence)
I ask your prayers for all the men and women in the armed forces. (Silence)
Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present. (Silence)
I ask your thanksgiving for those celebrating their birthdays this week, especially Shahnaz Alam-Denlinger, Guy Brown, Tory Bucci, Ronald McClelland Jr., Charlotte Murph, Hope Horst, Bill Hetrick, Natalie Kurzawa, and Cliff Askin. (Silence)
I ask your thanksgiving for those celebrating their anniversaries this week, especially Roger Hindenleng & Sue Uram. (Silence)
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Thomas and all the saints. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day. (Silence)
(Concluding prayer read by the celebrant.)
The Confession (Pg. 360, BCP)
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
The Absolution
The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Announcements
The Holy Communion
Offertory
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit” arr. Larry Shakley
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Offering of Bread, Wine and Alms
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer A
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.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing…..Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. 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:
Hymnal S-130—Holy, holy, holy Lord Schubert
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.
Then the Celebrant continues
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself;….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….”Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Priest and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Priest continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving……All this we ask for 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 forever. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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
Priest Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The Invitation
Hymn S-164—Lamb of God (Angus Dei)
Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us. Jesus bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer, redeemer of the world: give us your peace, give us your peace.
(All baptized persons are welcome to receive the sacrament at our altar rail.)
Communion Hymn “Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit moving in my Heart”
Refrain: Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.
Upon the mountain, my Lord spoke, out his mouth came fire and smoke.
All around me looks so shine, ask my Lord if all was mine. (Refrain)
Jordan river runs right cold, chills the body, not the soul.
Ain’t but one train on this track, runs to heaven and right back. (Refrain)
By Lloyd Larson ©2008,2009,2011 Hope Publishing Co. Song Words used by Permission CCLI#940217
Hymn “Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me”
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me, Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.
By Daniel Iverson, ©1935 Renewed, 1963 Birdwing Music, Words printed by permission. CCLI #940217
Hymn #508 “Breathe on me, Breath of God”
After Communion the Priest says
Let us pray.
Priest 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.
The Blessing
Recessional Hymn “There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place”
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place. And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord.
There are sweet expressions on each face. And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Refrain
Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove. Stay right here with us, filling us with your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;
without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.
There are blessings you cannot receive till you know Him in His fullness and believe.
You’re the one to profit when you say, “I am going to walk with Jesus all the way.” (Refrain)
If you say He saved you from your sin, now you’re weak, you’re bound, and cannot enter in.
You can make it right if you will yield; you’ll enjoy the Holy Spirit that we feel. (Refrain)
By Doris Akers ©1962 Renewed 1990 by Manna Music, Inc. Used by Permission CCLI #940217
Dismissal
Priest Alleluia! Let us go forth in the name of Christ
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
Postlude “The Celebration of Life” Gary Davidson
Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Paul “Rick” Gildersleeve, by Sara Gildersleeve
We at St. Thomas, members of the Body of Christ, are called by God to Grow;
Spiritually, in Parish Life, in Community Life, and as a Congregation.
SAINT THOMAS MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
378 Delaware Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
412-828-9680
www.st-tom.org
Email: sttomoakmont@gmail.com
The Rev. Jeffrey D. Murph, Rector
The Rev. Daniel J. Isadore, Associate Rector
Diocesan Resident Guy Brown, MDiv.
Mrs. Louise Lugar, Organist/Choir Director
St. Thomas’ Vestry
Matt Derby Paul Cammisa Lawrence Miguez Betti Rottschaefer
Sr. Warden Jr. Warden Vestry Clerk Treasurer
Shahnaz Alam-Denlinger, James Fischer, Theresa McClain, Lisa McClelland, John Westermann
UPCOMING / ONGOING EVENTS:
Monday—Thursday 9 am Morning Prayer in the Thomas House Chapel
Tuesdays at 11 am Bible Study in the Guild Room
Wednesdays at 10 am Healing Eucharist Service in the Thomas House Chapel
Sundays at 9:30 Adult Sunday School in the Guild Room
** We are now less than $1400 away from our original $114,000 goal to refurbish and repair the St. Thomas organ. Please consider a donation to fully finance this project.
** St. Thomas will host a blood drive on May 26 from 8:30 am – 1 pm. Use the code UGoo50031 at vitalant.org, call 1-877-25VITAL or contact Wilma Gaughan at wmarieg@gmail.com to register.
** St. Thomas will host the bishop on our 150th Anniversary – June 9. We will also hold a special luncheon that day, in celebration of this event and to welcome our new confirmands. Parishioners are asked to bring a salad or side dish to share. The main course and a cake will be provided.
2024: St. Thomas’ 150th Anniversary Celebration Remember ~ Rejoice ~ Renew
Participants for this service:
Acolytes: Kayla and Rachel Almada, Elisabeth Fischer
1st Lesson: Matt Derby
2nd Lesson: Kate Westermann
Leader, Prayers of the People: Ted Denlinger
Verger: Theresa McClain
Ushers: Drew & Noah Hunter
Coffee Hour Hostess: Kristin Brown and Karen Alexander
** Denotes chalice bearer
Last week’s attendance: 8:00 33
10:30 39
Organ Fund Donations: $1,300.00
Total Donations: $2,840.23
