Welcome to CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Santa Cruz, California

Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020

Livestream Service Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 10:30am

We at Calvary honor our baptismal covenant to “respect the dignity of every human being.” We celebrate the wonderful diversity of the human family, and strive to include a place for everyone at God’s table.

Whether you’re young or old, rich or poor; married, partnered, or single; housed or homeless; gay, straight, trans, or questioning; native, documented, or undocumented –

whoever you are (and just as you are), there is a place for you here. Come, the table is prepared.

Piano Prelude

The Word of God Processional Hymn Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts and voices heavenward raise Hymnal 191, vs. 1, 4, 5 Sung by all; please stand. Lux eoi

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant: Alleluia, Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia

Collect for Purity Celebrant: 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 Missa Lyra Kylan deGhetaldi (b. 1985) Sung by all

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Collect for Today

Celebrant: God be with you People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray

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 First Lesson: 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.

Lector: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People: Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 Sung by all, please stand

The Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:17-23

If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

Lector: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People: Thanks be to God.

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Sequence Hymn Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Hymnal 306 Sung by all; please stand Sursum corda

The Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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 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

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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.

Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Homily The Rev. Dr. Austin Leininger Nicene Creed Said by all; 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 salvation he came down from heaven, By the power of the Holy Spirit, he was incarnate from 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.

Prayers of the People Please remain standing as you are able.

The Altar Flowers are given this week by Murray and Carol Walker to the glory of God, and in thanksgiving for 43 years of marriage. The Sanctuary Candle is given to the glory of God. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for St. Philip the Apostle Church, Scotts Valley. We pray for the Calvary Preschool, their staff and the children and families they serve as they shelter at home, and for their successful return to service when the crisis abates. And we pray for our deanery prayer partner church, All Saints’ Church, Carmel. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East; and The Most Rev’d Michael Lewis, Archbishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East & Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf.

Intercessor: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; People: That we all may be one. Intercessor: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; People: That your Name may be glorified by all people. Intercessor: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. Intercessor: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

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Intercessor: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; People: That our works may find favor in your sight. Intercessor: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; People: That they may be delivered from their distress. Intercessor: Give to the departed eternal rest, especially Alexander Keilen; People: Let light perpetual shine upon them. Intercessor: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Intercessor: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others, especially for Isabella & Daniella Salido, Carol Carter,

Genie Sperow, Virginia Sajan, Reba Zumberg, Robin Bruckner, Albert Simi, Cindy Walker, Alta Ifland, Anna Nickel, P.J. Machado Sylvestro, Elizabeth Rible, Richard Easterbrook, Katherine Crawford, Carolyn Miller, Liz McCollough, Bill Lenyk, Donna Jacobs, Vi Gray, Inga Sundet, Tami, Sarisa Helburg, the Keilen family; and Pam Stevens and Ed Horsley who are in the process for Holy Orders.

For whom else shall we pray? Intercessor: We give thanks for the blessings of our lives and hearts.

For what or whom shall we give thanks? Celebrant: O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with

compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you. Announcements (see last pages) Birthday Prayer This week we pray for Genie Sperow who turned 99, for Kathleen “Tyger” Wright,

and for all those who have birthdays this week in our extended Calvary family.

All: Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace, which passes understanding, abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Travelers All: O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence

we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem Sacerdotes Domini Words: Offertory for Corpus Christi Calvary Choir Archived Recording Music: William Byrd (1540-1623)

The priests of the Lord make sacrifices of bread and incense; thus are they made holy before God and do not defile his name.

Alleluia.

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The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

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:

Sanctus Missa Lyra deGhetaldi Sung by all

The people stand or kneel.

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God

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 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.”

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 honorand glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

Lord's Prayer Celebrant: As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, People and Celebrant

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.

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The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Celebrant All

Music: From New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950)

The Priest invites the people to Communion

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Prayer of Thanksgiving Celebrant and People

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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

Postlude

Today’s Music

During this Shelter-in-Place time, when Calvary’s worship services are being live-streamed, we are using the technology of the “Virtual Choir” to add hymns and service music to our worship. The Offertory Anthem is from Calvary Choir’s small archive of past recorded performances.

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Announcements

Today’s Lector: Sean Keilen A little birdie (named Sarah Peterson) tells us that Genie Sperow just celebrated her 99th birthday! She suggests we each send Genie a birthday card, hoping to shower her with love from Calvary Folk. Her address is: Genie Sperow c/o Julie Cowan 27821 W. Mariposa Ln Castaic, CA 91384. She also says that phone calls do not work very well at this point as Genie’s hearing is so bad. VIRTUAL COMMUNION: If you would like to participate in table fellowship, please have your elements (bread and wine are the most typical) present with you during the Eucharistic prayer. The blessing of Eucharist is a blessing that comes from the prayer and intention of the gathered community. Whether we are gathered in person or gathered as a worshipping community over livestream, we are a community with the shared intention of worshipping and enacting sacrament together. Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace (BCP, 857)—sharing of community, intention, and table fellowship during this time can certainly still be an experience of sacrament. SUPPORT: During this time of virtual church, we have no way to pass the plate other than offering the option to donate online or mail in a check to Calvary. But we still need the support of the worshipping community to keep on track for making ends meet. Please feel invited to make an offering by clicking the "Donate" button below the Vimeo screen, or by mailing a check to the Calvary office: 532 Center Street, S.C., CA 95060. OFFICE CLOSURE: The staff has been asked to work from home, and the vestry will meet via videoconference on Thursday. Other committees are asked to please do the same. We have a paid-account on Zoom for hosting meetings—just ask Father Austin to set up the meeting as host so your committee can use it (there is also a free version that can host up to 100 people for 40 minutes if you plan on a short meeting). If you need pastoral care, or to contact any of the staff, please reach out via email or telephone. Father Austin: text or call 831-350-1344 or email aleininger@calvarysantacruz.org. Please text Nicole: 831-325-9390 or email: nmacargel@gmail.com. Bible Study with Father Austin Tuesdays at 11 am. Please email Father Austin directly (rector@calvarysantacruz.org) to ask to be included in the Zoom email list and to provide an email address for the invitation! Holy Eucharist Service with Father Austin Thursdays at 11:30 am. Please email Father Austin directly (rector@calvarysantacruz.org) to ask to be included in the Zoom email list and to provide an email address for the invitation! Spread the Word! As Calvary has moved online for the time being, we need help in spreading the word to all those who may be interested in attending—regardless of how far away they may be! We’ve had viewers from Spain, New York, Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Arizona—and those are just the viewers we know about. If you know of someone who isn’t on our calvary email address who might appreciate knowing about our Sunday service and other online (Zoom) gathering options, please spread the word! Rector’s Computer: Thanks to a grant from the bishop’s discretionary fund and the kind and generous donations of Calvary parishioners, Austin’s late 2009 MacBook Pro is being replaced with a new 2020 MacBook Pro (being delivered this coming week). Thanks to all who contributed to making this necessary replacement happen, and thanks be to God for the increased capacity to assemble digital media etc. for our livestream worship! Outreach offering -- Each month we focus on a Calvary outreach ministry and collect a special offering for 4 consecutive Sundays. Through May 17, we support the Calvary Preschool. The Preschool was started by the church in 1980 as an outreach to help homeless or low-income families. In 1997 the Preschool became its own independent nonprofit, but we continue to have a wonderful relationship. They are a treasured resource on our campus not only helping us in the care of our facilities, but also and most importantly serving as a valuable resource for families in Santa Cruz. It is critically important to support the Preschool during this current crisis so that they can return to service when this emergency is over. Make checks payable to Calvary noting Calvary Preschool on the memo line and send checks to the church office, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz 95060. Please join in recognizing this important outreach ministry. Something else you might consider: ChurchNext is offering a free six-week online course on the Gospel of Matthew called Introducing Matthew led by Bible teacher Vicki Garvey. This is a live course conducted on Thursday evenings, 5:00 p.m. PDT, April 23 – May 18. All materials are posted on the course web page, and recordings of all sessions will be available there if you can’t participate in all of them when they are originally offered. More information can be found at https://www.churchnext.tv/library/live-course-introducing-matthew-with-vicki-garvey/126555/about/

Vestry Members

If you would like to receive the weekly email This Week at Calvary or be added to the parish mailing list, please provide your email and/or address information to the office at calvary@cruzio.com or 831-423-8787 or contact an usher today before you leave. Parishioners are welcome to give to the office names of family members and loved ones for inclusion in the Prayers of the People. Names will normally be kept on the list for four weeks unless an extension is requested. Hymns and service music reprinted with permission from RiteSong and OneLicense#A-720403.Missa Lyra is reprinted with permission of the composer. The psalm is reprinted with permission from St. James Music Press. All scripture passages are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

There are two changes from the BCP in the wording of the Creed as printed in Enriching Our Worship. One is inclusive language, the other reverts to the original form of the Creed, which is acceptable to both the Western and Eastern Church. The Anglican Communion made this change in 1978 at Lambeth Conference, but it was too late for printing in the 1979 BCP.

BCP: Book of Common Prayer; EOW: Enriching our Worship; COE: Church of England

The Rt. Rev. Lucinda Ashby, Bishop of the Diocese of El Camino Real

The Rev. Dr. Austin Leininger, Rector The Rev. David J. Jones, Rector Emeritus

Murray C. Walker, Choirmaster and Director of Music Kylan deGhetaldi, Organist

532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California 831-423-8787

http://www.calvarysantacruz.org

Serving through January

John Blymyer, Jr. Warden 2022 Blaine Brokaw, Sr. Warden 2022 Richard Crane 2023 Allison Gong, Clerk 2023 Terry Hall 2021 Jane Martin 2023 Ola Monaghan 2021 Sarah Peterson 2022 John Vesecky 2023 Susan Whalen 2021