The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B

16 May 2021, 9:30amALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL

PRELUDE MUSIC.......................................................................Hank Curtis

Castle in the Sky The Lord Ascendeth up on High Joe Hisaishi Melody: Michael Praetorius

See the Conqueror Mounts on High Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! 18th-Century Tune “In Babilone” Rowland Hugh Pritchard

Go Preach My GospelThomas Hastings

JAPANESE CULTURAL KEIKI DANCE

CONSECRATION OF THE NEW ORGAN

O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Bless and sanctify this new organ, that it may make a joyful noise unto you and be a blessing to those who hear its music. We thank you for the craftmanship of those who designed and built it. May this organ be a focal point for worship and for community outreach; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PROCESSIONAL

Pictures at an Exhibition: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky (1839-1881)

Played by Adam Pajan

OPENING ACCLAMATION

Alleluia! Christ is risen!The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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COLLECT 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

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. 

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. 

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.  Amen.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

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FIRST READING.............................................................Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

In the days between Jesus’ ascension and Pentecost, Peter oversees the process whereby one of the members of the community of believers is chosen to be the twelfth apostle, in order to fill the vacancy created by Judas’s treachery and death.

A reading from Acts.

During this time, the family of believers was a company of about one hundred twenty persons. Peter stood among them and said, “Brothers and sisters, the scripture that the Holy Spirit announced beforehand through David had to be fulfilled. This was the scripture concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. This happened even though he was one of us and received a share of this ministry.”

“Therefore, we must select one of those who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus lived among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when Jesus was taken from us. This person must become along with us a witness to his resurrection.”

So they nominated two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. They prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s deepest thoughts and desires. Show us clearly which one you have chosen from among these two to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.” When they cast lots, the lot fell on Matthias. He was added to the eleven apostles.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM..................................................................................................Psalm 1

1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, *nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

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2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord, *and they meditate on God’s law day and night.

3 They are like trees planted by streams of water,bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; *everything they do shall prosper.

4 It is not so with the wicked; *they are like chaff which the wind blows away.

5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, *nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, *but the way of the wicked is doomed.

SECOND READING..................................................................1 John 5:9-13

God has borne witness to the gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ. Whoever believes in the Son of God believes in the witness of God and has the promise of eternal life.

A reading from First John.

If we receive human testimony, God’s testimony is greater, because this is what God testified: he has testified about his Son. The one who believes in God’s Son has the testimony within; the one who doesn’t believe God has made God a liar, because that one has not believed the testimony that God gave about his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave eternal life to us, and this life is in his Son. The one who has the Son has life. The one who doesn’t have God’s Son does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of God’s Son so that you can know that you have eternal life.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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THE GOSPEL..............................................................................John 17:6-19

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus prayed: I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.

I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you.

Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves.

I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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THE SERMON............................................................Bp. Robert Fitzpatrick

MUSICAL REFLECTION

Hymne, Op. 39 BFranz Poenitz (1850-1912)

Organ & Piano DuetAdam Pajan & Hank Curtis

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION

The candidates for Confirmation will now be presented.

Presenters: I present these persons for Confirmation.

Bishop: Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?Candidates: I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord.

Bishop to Congregation: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?We will.

Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. (Everyone responds)

Do you believe in God the Father?I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under 6

Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?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.

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?I will, with God’s help.

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?I will, with God’s help.

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?I will, with God’s help.

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?I will, with God’s help.

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?I will, with God’s help.

Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ:

Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before

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them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Strengthen, O Lord, your servant __________, with your Holy Spirit; empower her/him/them for your service; and sustain him/her/them all the days of her/his/their life. Amen.

Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

KEIKI PRAISE DANCE

Hey, Jesus Loves MeShout Praises Kids

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “E ka Haku, e aloha mai” (“Lord, have mercy”) (A brief silence.)

For the unity of all people, that there may there be a growing spirit of respect and forbearance among communities and nations; for the peace of Jerusalem; for the peace of belonging to your ʻohana; and for your loving-kindness for the salvation of our souls; we pray to you, O Lord.E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

For the welfare of the Holy Church of God worldwide, especially for the clergy and people of the Diocese of Calcutta (India), and the Parish of St. Clement, Honolulu (The Rev. Heather Hill & the Rev. George Clifford); we pray to you, O Lord.E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

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For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Bob, our own Bishop; for Kahu Kawika, our Priest; for all other ministers and people of the Diocese of Hawaiʻi; and for this congregation – those present, online, and absent – that you would strengthen us all to be ambassadors of your love, grace, and acceptance; we pray to you, O Lord.E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

For the good earth graciously given by our Creator; for the care of our global environment; and for the wisdom and will to conserve it for your glory and for the blessing of all, we pray to you, O Lord.E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

For those in positions of public trust, that they may deal justly and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, that your wisdom and compassion may govern their decisions, priorities, and actions. We pray against the rise of AAPI racism, as well as the use of violence of any kind, and ask that your healing balm of peace and mutual respect would hold sway in our land. We pray to you, O Lord. E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

For the sick and the suffering in body, mind, and spirit, especially: Garrett; Glenn Takenouchi; the Yasutake ʻOhana; Heather; Bob Terao; Harley; Cat; Michael; Suzanne Woodruff & Harold Nelson; and those we name silently or aloud (Brief silence): We pray to you, O Lord. E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

God of new life, as you raised Jesus from the dead, so raise up those who have died in you, whom we name silently or aloud, especially Donna B. and Uncle Fran. (Brief silence) We give you thanks for their witness, confident of your rescuing welcome for all. We pray to you, O Lord.E ka Haku, e aloha mai.

Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, Queen Lili‘uokalani and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.Ho‘omaika‘i iā e ka Haku. (Praise to you, O Lord.)

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CONCLUDING COLLECT

I ke Ali‘i mua loa, make ‘ole, ‘ike maka ‘ole ‘ia, ke Akua akamai ho‘okahi wale nō, ka mahalo, a me ka ho‘onani ‘ia, a mau loa aku. ‘Āmene.

(“To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”   -- 1 Timothy 1:17)

THE PEACE

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you.

(The ‘Ohana of God are invited to greet one another silently and at a safe distance in the name of the Lord.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRAYERS, AND HAWAIIAN DOXOLOGY

Ho‘onani i ka Makua mau,Ke Keiki me ka ‘Uhane nō,

Ke Akua mau ho‘omaika‘i pū,Ko kēia ao, ko kēlā ao.

‘Āmene.

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT

The Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give God thanks and praise.10

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. After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign with him in glory.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Holy, holy, holy, Lord,God of power and might:Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest!Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest!

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.”

Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:

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Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption 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 God, 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.

Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

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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.

COMMUNION MUSIC

Organ PiecesAdam Pajan

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING & DISMISSAL

(Bishop’s own wording)

Let us go forth in the name of Christ.Alleluia, Alleluia! Thanks be to God.Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia!

POSTLUDE

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Carillon-SortieHenri Mulet (1878-1967)

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