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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CLINTON PARISH Diocese of Washington

ESTABLISHED 1875

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MOTHERS’ DAY

9:00 AM MAY 10, 2015

The Rev. Cassandra Mateo Burton, Rector

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter 9:00 AM May 10, 2015 We welcome you as we join together in worship.

PRELUDE “Be Still My Soul” [J. SIBELIUS] All stand. PROCESSIONAL “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” (Hyfrdol) The Hymnal 1982, # 460

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OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia GLORIA IN EXCELCIS “Glory to God” [SETTING: ROBERT POWELL]

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Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. COLLECT FOR MOTHERS’ DAY O God of love and justice, we gather as the people of the Diocese of Washington to remember and give thanks for all mothers. We ask you to provide comfort and relief for mothers who worry their children will be caught in the line of gunfire; who fear their children will become victims of police brutality or gang violence; who worry about their children serving as police officers or in the military; who send their sons and daughters on international journeys to escape violence in their native lands; who lament their children trapped in inadequate schools and the criminal justice system; who mourn children lost to violence and war and who yearn for a better life. Bless all mothers’ children. This we pray in the name of Mary’s son, Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. THE LESSONS The people sit. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 10: 44 – 48 (LECTOR) While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded

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that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days. The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 98 Cantate Domino (LEM 2) Read responsively at the asterisk 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, * for he has done marvelous things.

2 With his right hand and his holy arm * has he won for himself the victory.

3 The LORD has made known his victory; * his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

5 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

6 Sing to the LORD with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song.

7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn * shout with joy before the King, the LORD.

8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein.

9 Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD, when he comes to judge the earth.

10 In righteousness shall he judge the world * and the peoples with equity.

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A reading from the First Letter of John 5: 1 – 6 (LEM 1) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. SEQUENCE HYMN “Take My Life” (Dickinson College)

The Hymnal1982, # 707, stz. 1 – 2

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Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 15: 9 – 17 People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to his disciples, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another." After the gospel Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. HYMN “Take My Life” (Hollingside) The Hymnal1982, # 707, repeat stz. 2

Hymn on page 10. THE SERMON Rev. Cassandra Mateo Burton THE NICENE CREED Celebrant and People (LEM 1) 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:

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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 worshiped 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. INTERCESSION (LEM 2) Let us pray for the following: For the Anglican Communion: Pray for Nike - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Evans Jonathan Ibeagha For the Diocese: All Mothers and Those Who Have Mothered Us All Mothers' Children: Prayer and Witness Ascension, Gaithersburg - Randall Lord-Wilkinson, Rector; Jose Francisco Valle, Assistant Ascension, Silver Spring (Sligo Parish) - Joan Beilstein, Rector Ascension, Lexington Park (Patuxent Parish) For the healing of body, mind and spirit: Marge Travis Cynthia Allen Lynne Lau Karen Dunlop M.W. Maine Natalie Kearns Cheryl Owens Hilda Norwood Ernie Norwood

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Malachi Burton Desirae Hurley Sheila Torrence David Watson Joyce Ramsey Jessica Hershman Ruth Vincent Scott Vining Robert Holmes John Travis Diana Morris Mack Curley Lauren Maggio Christine Bileduy Sharon Kramarich Nancy Maine Dee Watson For those who are homebound: Helen Dean, Jacqueline Jackson, Laura Mack, Lillian Rutherford, Fern Shuler For those serving in the US Armed Services: Christopher Conti – Son of Cynthia Allen Chris Orrison – Husband of Kim Orrison Luke Travis – Grandson of Marge Travis Thomas Travis - Son of Marge Travis Sylvan Smith - Granddaughter of Christina Evald Hunter Smith – Husband of Sylvan Smith Demarais Roach – Godson of Ernest Norwood Malcolm Franklin – Son of Milsa Anglin HYMN “Faith of Our Mothers” (St. Catherine) Stz. 1 – 2

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BLESSING OF THE MOTHER’S DAY TABLE ALL MOTHERS’ CHILDREN LITANY The Leader and People pray responsively Leader: Thus says the Lord: a voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more (Jeremiah 30:15). On this Mother’s Day, we invoke the spirit of the first Mother’s Day in 1872, when mothers called for an end to war and the laying down of arms. Let us pray for peace Reader: Gracious and merciful God, People: We pray for peace. Leader: Lord, your own mother, Mary, watched as you died an unjust death on the cross. We remember all mothers whose souls have been pierced by

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the unjust deaths of their children, especially Judy Scott, the mother of Walter Scott; Gwenn Carr, the mother of Eric Garner; Sabrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; Monica McBride, the mother of Renisha McBride; Cassandra Johnson, the mother of Tanisha Anderson; Leslie McFadden, , the mother of Michael Brown; Lucia McBath, the mother of Jordan Davis; Wanda Johnson, , the mother of Oscar Grant; Delores Everett, the mother of Yvette Smith; Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice; Gina Thayne, the mother of Dillon Taylor and Bonnie Reed, the mother of Gilbert Collar. Let us pray for justice for our sons and daughters. Leader: Gracious and merciful God, People: We pray for justice. Leader: We remember those who are victims of religious persecution around the world. We remember those who risk their lives in an effort to find peace and freedom. We remember those who find themselves at the mercy of human smugglers and traffickers. Let us pray for the courage to stand up to oppression. Leader: Gracious and merciful God, People: We pray for courage. Leader: We remember the mothers of these children who are missing and we pray for their safe return: Rovin Arana, Ja’lana Field, Herson Medina-Santos, Summer Smith, Paris White, Shawraine Wolfrey, Jackeline Alberto, Latish Brazier, and Relisha Rudd. Let us pray for the strength to remember all missing children. Leader: Gracious and merciful God, People: We pray for strength. Leader: We remember those mothers who have children trapped in the criminal justice system. We remember those mothers who have children unjustly imprisoned. We find hope in the release of Kirk Odom, Santae Tribble, Thomas Haynesworth, Maurice Sykes, Gary Gathers, and Keith Mitchell, all of whom have collectively served over 120 years in prison for crimes they did not commit.

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Let us pray for the wisdom to seek true justice. Leader: Gracious and merciful God, People: We pray for wisdom. Leader: We remember those mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the military. We remember those mothers who have sons and daughters that have died as a result of war. Let us pray for forgiveness and mercy for our complicity in war. Leader: Gracious and merciful God, People: We pray for mercy. Leader: O God, we know that all lives matter to you. Trusting in your mercy, we commend to you all those we have named and all those known to you alone. In the name of Jesus, who is your Son and Mary’s son, and through the power of the Holy Spirit we pray. Amen. Silence. The people may add their own intercessions. Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN Celebrant and People

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.

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ABSOLUTION Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS

The Book of Common Prayer, p. 830, # 50 PRAYERS FOR THOSE TRAVELING

The Book of Common Prayer, p. 831, # 53 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE EXCHANGE OF THE PEACE All stand. Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. THE OFFERTORY SENTENCES OFFERTORY “Sing to the Lord” [W. BARNETT] The Choir THE DOXOLOGY “Praise God” (Lasst uns erfreuen) The Hymnal 1982, # 618

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia. praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A The people remain standing.

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. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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: Celebrant and People THE SANCTUS “Holy, Holy, Holy” The Hymnal 1982, # S130

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The people stand or kneel. Then 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. 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

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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: MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues 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. THE GREAT AMEN “Amen” [CARL MAULTSBY, The Saint Mary Mass]

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And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to sing, Celebrant and people THE LORD’S PRAYER [ALBERT HAY MALOTTE] Lift Every Voice Hymnal, #264

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. AGNUS DEI “Jesus Lamb of God” The Hymnal 1982, # S164

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THE FRACTION The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. THE COMMUNION All are invited to the Table of the Lord. COMMUNION HYMNS “One Bread, One Body” [JOHN B. FOLEY, SJ] Lift Every Voice Hymnal, 151

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“My God, Thy Table Now Is Spread” (Rockingham)

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POST COMMUNION PRAYER After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. Celebrant 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 CLOSING HYMN “We Walk by Faith” (St. Botolph) The Hymnal 1982, # 209

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THE DISMISSAL SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER O God, give me clean hands, clean words and clean thoughts. Help me to stand for the hard right against the easy wrong. Save me from habits that harm. Teach me to work as hard, and play as fair in thy sight alone as if the whole world saw. Forgive me when I am unkind, and help me to forgive those who are unkind to me. Keep me ready to help others at some cost to myself. Send me chances to do a little good every day, and so grow more like Christ. Amen. POSTLUDE “To God Be the Glory” [W. DOANE] Altar Flowers Altar flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Winston and Luan George in honor of Luan’s birthday. Assisting in the Service: Organist: Carolyn Bryant Acolytes: Don Appold, Tiara Contee, Justin Walker LEMS: Art Taylor (LEM 1) Quentin Banks, Jr. (LEM 2) Marge Travis (Lector); Quentin Banks, Jr. (POP) Lessons for the Seventh Sunday after Easter, Ascension of the Lord, May 17, 2015: Acts 1: 1 – 11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1: 15 – 23; Luke 24: 44 – 53

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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR MAY 10 – MAY 16, 2015

Today 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist AA Meeting 7:30 PM – Dun Hall Monday Tuesday 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Thrift Shop Work Session AA Meeting 1:00 PM – Dun Hall Wednesday AA Meeting 7:30 PM – Dun Hall Thursday OA Meeting 1:00 PM Friday AA Meeting 1:00 PM – Dun Hall Saturday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Food Pantry 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thrift Shop 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal

ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH NOTE. Rev. Burton will be away at the Clergy Conference next week, May 14th and 15th. For pastoral concerns and/or emergencies, contact Art Taylor, Senior Warden. MOTHERS DAY TEA. Don’t forget to join us in Dun Hall for a Mothers’ Day Tea following the service this morning. ALTAR FLOWERS. Would you like to honor an important person or date, or pay a special tribute to a loved one's memory? Donating flowers for our sanctuary is a lovely way to do so. The cost remains $20/vase or $40 per Sunday. See Gail Russell for available dates (June - November 2015). COFFEE HOUR. Anyone interested in sponsoring a coffee hour should add their names to the sign-up sheet. Contributions of cut-up fruits, cheese and crackers or dishes to share are always appreciated. THRIFT SHOP. SPRING is blooming in the Thrift Shop – come down and browse! FUEL FUND. On the first Sunday of every month you can contribute toward the fuel bill. Please utilize the envelopes labeled “Fuel Fund” in the pews. Thank you again for contributing to the Fuel Fund throughout the month. TRACT RACKS. Check out one of the tract racks to see some new brochures. “The Bible: A book about us … A book about God” is a challenging look at the bible, an easy read on a vital subject. “The Bible and Episcopalians” describes how we as Episcopalians can find the Bible important. Other new titles: “Lecto Divina – Reading the Bible with your

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heart”, and “Who Is Jesus?” Be watching for the next issue of Forward Day by Day, for May – July, coming soon. CHRIST CHURCH CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION. Christ Church has been assigned a phone number for free conference calls. This is the number to be used when inclement weather causes cancellation of a Sunday worship service or for church organization meetings. The number is 641-715-3200. When prompted, please enter 941656. Please join and invite your relatives, friends and neighbors.

Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church 8710 Old Branch Ave.

Clinton, MD 20735

Phone: 301-868-1330 Fax: 301-868-2074 Email: [email protected]

Staff and Officers

Cassandra Mateo Burton, Rector Email: [email protected] Art Taylor, Senior Warden Email: [email protected] Dave Jackson, Junior Warden Email: [email protected] Deidre Lee, Registrar Email: [email protected] Bob Lau, Treasurer Email: [email protected] Bill Hicks, Treasurer Email: [email protected] Betty Barclay-Hurley, Part-time Parish Administrator

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