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Easter I I I — Apri l 26, 2020 — 10:00am
Morning Prayer Prelude Minuet from Water Music G. F. Handel
Opening Hymn 180 “He is risen” Unser Herrscher Vs. 1 and 4
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW Washington, District of Columbia
20007
202 342-2800 www.stpatrickschurchdc.org
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Copyright: From Hymnal 1982 © 1982 the Church Pension Fund. Used
by permission
The Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer, Page 77
Officiant: Alleluia! Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen
indeed. Alleluia!
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The Invitatory and Psalter Officiant: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Officiant and
People: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.
Amen. Alleluia! Invitatory Hymn “This is the feast of victory for
our God” Festival Canticle Antiphon, Vs. 1, Antiphon
Copyright: © 1975, Richard Hillert LUTHERAN BOOK OF WORSHIP ©
1978 Used by permission
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The Psalm Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17
I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my
supplication, because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I
called upon him. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the
grave took hold of me; I came to grief and sorrow. Then I called
upon the Name of the Lord: "O Lord, I pray you, save my life." How
shall I repay the Lord for all the good things he has done for me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the
Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his
people. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his
servants. O Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant and the
child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds. I will
offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon the Name of
the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all
his people, In the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of you,
O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! Officiant and People: Glory to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia!
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The First Reading Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Peter, standing with the
eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, “Let the entire
house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord
and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard
this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other
apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them,
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus
Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the
gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your
children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our
God calls to him.” And he testified with many other arguments and
exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt
generation.” So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and
that day about three thousand persons were added. Reader: The Word
of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Hymn “Be known to us” Gary
James
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The Holy Gospel Luke 24:13-35 Now on that same day two of Jesus'
disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles
from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things
that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus
himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from
recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with
each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad.
Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you
the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that
have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What
things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was
a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be
condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was
the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the
third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of
our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,
and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told
us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he
was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and
found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.”
Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of
heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it
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not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and
then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the
prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all
the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were
going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him
strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and
the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When
he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it,
and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they
recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each
other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking
to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That
same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the
eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying,
“The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then
they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made
known to them in the breaking of the bread. Reader: The Word of the
Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Kurt
Gerhard Anthem Across the Lands Getty/Townend Cantoris Choir Judge
Chalk, Drums Hymn “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” Lasst
uns erfreuen
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The Apostles Creed The word “creed” comes from the Latin “credo”
for “I believe.” The Apostles Creed is one of the earliest
definitions of the Trinity. The later Nicene Creed (commonly said
on Sundays during a Eucharistic service) was a more nuanced
understanding of the relationship between the Father, Jesus, and
the Holy Spirit.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and
earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he
descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is
seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to
judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of
the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen. The Prayers
We pray for ourselves and particularly on behalf of others. In
our prayers we pray for the for Universal Church, the nation and
all who govern, the welfare of the world, the concerns of our
community of faith, including those who are in need or suffer, and
for the departed. We are reminded in prayer that we are part of a
larger fellowship, the Church—the Body of Christ.
Officiant: The Lord be with you People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray. 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.
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Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation. Clothe
your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy.
Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live
in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care; And guide us in
the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon earth;
Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be
forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us
clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit. The
Collect of the Day O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to
his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. Amen. The Prayers of the People O God, our refuge and
strength, a very present help in trouble. In this challenging and
uncertain time of global pandemic and public health crisis, we come
before you offering our prayers on behalf of those in need, the
Church, and the world.
For all affected by the coronavirus. For the leaders of the
nations that they may work together for the common good as the
outbreak spreads. May barriers that divide be brought down and
bonds of trust be strengthened to benefit the entire human
family.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. For healthcare workers,
especially Dr. Sarah Sommerkamp and David Packard, who with hearts
of service, stand on the front lines of providing care. Grant them
courage and protection as they put the needs of public safety
before their own.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For all who are tempted,
oppressed, afflicted, or in need, especially Carol Jobusch, Paul
Geffert, Jo Anne Nelson, Elizabeth Wagner, John Kenney, David
Beers, Cherry & Dan Bourque, Erin Joffre, Mary Grace Corey,
Eleanor Hickey, Claudia Hill, andJean-Luc Princivil.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
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For the dying and the dead, especially Shirley Kenyon Corey,
Lawrence Dodge, and those affected by the current pandemic.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. For those who celebrate
birthdays this week, especially Donna Murphy, Rutger Zuscin,
Garrett Lowe, Ethan Gilbert, Brian Bennett, and Margaret Downing;
that they might grow in wisdom and grace.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Let us offer ourselves and
one another to the living God through Christ, by praying for our
own needs and those of others, either silently or aloud. A Prayer
of St. Chrysostom Almighty God, you have given us grace at this
time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and
you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or
three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of
them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best
for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in
the age to come life everlasting. Amen. Closing Hymn “Baptized in
water” Bunessan
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood
of Christ our king; Heirs of salvation, trusting his promise,
faithfully now God’s praise we sing.
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with
Christ our king; One with his rising, freed and forgiven,
thankfully now God’s praise we sing.
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of
Christ our king;
Born of the Spirit, we are God’s children, joyfully now God’s
praise we sing.
Copyright: Micheal Saward, b. 1932, Hope Publishing © 1995 Used
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The Dismissal Officiant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Alleluia, Alleluia People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Postlude Hornpipe from Water Music G. F. Handel
Please join us on Zoom for a “Virtual Coffee Hour”
https://zoom.us/j/942596767?pwd=Z0lOTGt3TFl6Um5nNy9uUkI3dmkzUT09
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REMOTE PROGRAMMING
Following the instruction of Bishop Mariann, we will not have
in-person worship services through May 16.This includes our regular
Sunday services and Wednesday healing services. These services and
other programming are being offered remotely. Use the links below
to join us each week!
Sunday Service (10:00am) • http://is.gd/StPatsYouTube Morning
Prayer with a sermon and music. Broadcast on YouTube.
Virtual Coffee Hour (immediately following the 10am Service)
https://zoom.us/j/942596767?pwd=Z0lOTGt3TFl6Um5nNy9uUkI3dmkzUT09
Wednesday Morning Bible Study (9:30am) •
https://zoom.us/j/874963854
Wednesday Healing Service (11:00am) •
https://zoom.us/j/196410829
PLEASE NOTE
Our offices and the church building will be closed through May
16. All previously scheduled church events during this time are
cancelled. Our staff is working remotely. Mail will be held during
this time, so phone and email are the best way to reach us.
Grocery Drop Off: Help Available & Volunteers Needed If you
are unable to leave home at this time to pick up groceries, let us
know! We will put you in touch with other parishioners who have
volunteered to help. They will pick up what you need and can leave
it on your doorstep (no-contact delivery). With stay-at-home orders
and travel restrictions now in place throughout the region we could
use more volunteers in Virginia! Contact our parish administrator,
Mary Beth, at [email protected] if you need help
or would like to volunteer.
If you need a pastoral call, let Kurt know. He will set up a
time to talk on the phone.
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Thank you Cantoris Choir! Thank you Judge Chalk! Many thanks to
all our singers who figured out some new ways of singing together
this week to help with our anthem. We hope you enjoy our first
foray into the “virtual choir” world! And we were super excited to
have Judge join us on the drums. Awesome! Zoom rehearsals continue
this week! Jubilate Deo – 4:30 – 5:15pm Thursday Cantoris Choir –
7:00 – 8:00pm Thursday Check your email for the Zoom Meeting
invitation!
Please be aware that while our church building and the Day
School are closed, we are not receiving any physical mail. This
means that any checks sent to us will not be received or deposited
for quite some time. While our ability to receive donations via
mail or passing the plate has stopped during this shut-down, our
expenses have not! Please use this link to give online towards your
pledge: https://onrealm.org/stpatrickschurchdc/give. You can also
text “StPats” to 73256 to receive a text with a link to a mobile
form to give online. Need help with online or text giving? Review
these step-by-step instructions. Contact our parish administrator
and she will be happy to assist you.
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In your prayers this week, please remember those members of our
Parish who are sick or in special need: Carol Jobusch, Paul
Geffert, Jo Anne Nelson, Elizabeth Wagner, John Kenney, David
Beers, Cherry & Dan Bourque, Erin Joffre, Mary Grace Corey,
Eleanor Hickey, Claudia Hill, and Jean-Luc Princivil. We pray for
those on the front line of combating this virus, especially: Dr.
Sarah Sommerkamp and David Packard.
Please pray for our friends and relatives especially: Ginny
Michaux & family, Dr. Jon Gorss, Dr. Nini Malayaman, Dr.
Brendan O'Connell, Dr. Sarah Kane, Richard Corey, Mark Neal, Suzana
Cooper, Yvonne & Lester Bush, Nick Kauffman, Randy Williams,
Johnny Addison, Elaine del Cerro, Nadia Tongour, Marie Kirindi,
Ayden Esteban, James Porter, Dana O., Sonya Philson, Lindsey, Frank
Carey, David McFarland, Jonathan Rufino, Katie, Kelly, Bailey, and
Hallie Kowalski, Lura Young, Ed Bauman, Joanna Fairchild, Randy
Kidd, Vera Wayne, Paul Sehdev, Nancy Sefarian, Stella Harper
Bearden, Tabea Johnson, Sally Brown, Lalie Eskay, Ron Chambers,
Deanne Aime & Dorothy Jean Dutro, Nelson Dougherty, Judy
Martini Abshire, Mary Ruth Byerley, Peggy Clemente, James, Janna,
Aidan and Cyrus, George Mims, Tom and Wave Starnes, Ashley Curtis,
Lloyd Derrickson, Curt Sackman, Don Davidson, Bart Grieg. We pray
for the repose of the soul of Shirley Kenyon Corey (January 20,
1930 - April 3, 2020), survived by husband Richard Corey, 2
children, and nieces and nephews including Mary Grace Corey. We
pray for the repose of the soul of Lawrence Dodge, cousin of Karen
Melchar. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Third Sunday of Easter
St. Monica and St. James, DC St. Philip's Church, Laurel St. Philip
the Evangelist Church, DC St. Philip's Child Development Center, DC
St. Philip's Church, Baden Happy Birthday! April 28 Donna Murphy
April 29 Rutger Zuscin, Garrett Lowe, Ethan Gilbert
April 30 Brian Bennett May 1 Margaret Downing
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How to Help in the Time of COVID-19 The global COVID-19 pandemic
has created many urgent needs for the most vulnerable people living
in the Washington, DC area, and there are myriad opportunities for
us all to help. Here are ways to assist local partners of St.
Patrick's that are working at the front lines of the crisis. So
Others Might Eat (SOME)
What: Help SOME provide essential services to those experiencing
homelessness and poverty in our community.
How: • Donate to SOME: https://www.some.org/give/donate-now •
Order from SOME’s Amazon Wish List: https://is.gd/SOMEWishList •
Drop off pantry items in the marked bin in the church courtyard:
canned vegetables, fruit,
soup, meats (tuna/chicken/salmon), and meals in a can like beef
stew/chili. Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (SMGW)
What: Help SMGW meet the needs of our neighbors who are
struggling with food security, housing and employment issues.
How: • Donate to SMGW: https://is.gd/GiveSMGW • Order from
SMGW’s Amazon Wish List: https://is.gd/SMGWWishList • Mail $25-50
Gift Cards (Safeway, Giant, or Target) to SMGW at 1516 Hamilton
Street NW
Washington DC 20011. • Questions?: Contact Partner Parish Rep
Karen Melchar at [email protected].
Horizons Greater Washington
What: Help Horizons empower economically disadvantaged students
to reach their full potential.
How: • Donate to Horizons at
https://www.horizonsgreaterwashington.org/donate • Horizons
Read-Alouds! Horizons at St. Patrick's is working to build a
database of read-
alouds to share with Horizons families by asking members of our
community to video-record themselves reading their favorite picture
books. If you are interested in contributing or have further
questions, please email your video or questions to Horizons at St.
Patrick's Site Director, Leah Corradi at:
[email protected].
Feed the Fight
What: Help Feed the Fight support local restaurants and their
staff by ordering food for delivery to the local healthcare workers
at hospitals and medical centers in our region during the COVID
pandemic. How: Donate to Feed the Fight online at
https://feedthefight.org/donate/
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Supporting St. Etienne School
Earlier this month, the 8th Annual Marcy Ference Hoops for Haiti
3-on-3 basketball tournament at St. Patrick’s Day School was
scheduled to take place. This remarkable event helps raise our
annual contribution for teacher salaries and the meal program at
St. Etienne School. Hoops for Haiti raises nearly half of the
annual $60,000 budget that educates 400 students at our partner
school. The cancellation of Hoops for Haiti produces potentially
dire consequences at St. Etienne. People in Haiti work in an
informal economy already used to living life on the margins and
without a safety net. During the COVID crisis, Haiti’s weak
healthcare system and response is tested. While St. Etienne is
currently closed, the priest has diverted the lunch money into
family-sized bags of beans and rice that families take home,
ideally enough for one week. Your continued support of our Haiti
program will allow teachers to continue to receive a paycheck and
families in the community be fed. The Haiti Partnership Program
needs to raise $40,000 in order for St. Etienne School to be able
to operate next year. We are counting on our generous community to
keep this school operating. Recognizing that current economic
instability is affecting each of us differently, your financial
support would be greatly appreciated. You can make a donation
online at
https://www.stpatsdc.org/our-values/community-service/haiti-donation-form.
Thank you for your consideration and for your support of the Haiti
Partnership Program! Questions? Contact Mary Beth James, Haiti
Co-Chair, at [email protected].
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The Vestry of St. Patrick’s Parish – 2020
Lalie Tongour -- Senior Warden JB Meek -- Treasurer Julie
Khuzami -- Jr. Warden/Church Jo Anne Nelson -- Clerk Ellen Teplitz
– Jr. Warden/School Kurt Gerhard -- Rector
Class of 2020 Indra Chalk, Mary Kathryn Netherton, Ellen
Terpstra
Class of 2021
Tricia Duncan, Melanie Gilbert, Kankunda Klingenberg
Day School Representative Nancy White
Delegates to the Diocesan Convention
Robert Vaughn, Maurice White, Charles Johnson III
The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard Rector [email protected]
202-342-2828 Schedule a Meeting with Kurt:
https://calendly.com/stpatricks
The Rev. Jenifer Gamber Associate Rector & Day School
Chaplain [email protected] 202-342-2818
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Barrowclough Assisting Clergy
[email protected]
Dr. Adele Lynch Director of Music [email protected]
202-342-2823
Mary Beth Howard Parish Administrator
[email protected] 202-342-2800
Kate Sieber Bookkeeper [email protected]
202-342-2836
