THE FIFTH SUNDAY of EASTER April 24, 2016

Year C & Daily Office Year 2 BCP Page 323 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I Page 173 Traditional Collect Page 340 Eucharistic Prayer II 10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II

The WORD of God PROCESSIONAL HYMN 583 “O Holy City, Seen of John” Page 355 Acclamation Page 356 Gloria in Excelsis (Hymnal S-280) Insert Collect (BCP p. 225); (SUNDAY SCHOOL dismissed)

Acts 11:1-18; PSALM 148 (BCP pg. 805); Revelation 21:1-6 GRADUAL HYMN 529 “In Christ There is no East or West” (v. 1-2) Insert The Gospel: JOHN 13:31-35 GRADUAL HYMN 529 “In Christ There is no East or West” (v. 3-4) The Sermon: Rev. Bella Jean Savino Page 358 The Nicene Creed Page 387 The Prayers of the People, Form III Page 360 The Peace (no Confession during Easter) Page 830/431 Announcements, Birthdays, Anniversaries

The HOLY COMMUNION CHOIR ANTHEM “For Where Love is, There is God” Hymnal 380, verse 3 THE DOXOLOGY (Gwich’in) Page 361 The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer A) Page 362 Sanctus (Hymnal S-129) Page 364 Fraction Anthem (Hymnal S-155) COMMUNION HYMNS: (Songbook) 15a, 26, 44a, 113 Page 365/6 The Post Communion Prayer & Blessing RECESSIONAL HYMN 603 “When Christ was Lifted from the Earth” The Dismissal

All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the Eucharist. Those who wish to only receive a blessing may cross their arms. It is perfectly acceptable to receive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice, crossing your arms.

4/24/2016

The FIFTH SUNDAY of EASTER

“Just  as  I  have  loved  you,  you  also  should  love  one  another”  JOHN  13:34  

 

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Fairbanks, Alaska

www.stmatthewschurch.org

www.episcopalak.org

THIS WEEK AT ST. MATTHEW'S PARISH

2016 Sunday, April 24 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM—Eucharist Rite 1- Rev. John Holz 10:30 AM—Eucharist Rite II – Rev. Bella Jean Savino w/Sunday School 4:00 PM – Y12 Step Recovery - Parish Hall (upstairs) Monday, April 25 6:00 PM—Education for Ministry Tuesday, April 26 11:00 AM – Memorial Service 12:00 PM – Gathering of Remembrance Service 1:00 PM – Remembrance walk to Centennial Bridge (Reception immediately following in Parish Hall) 6:45 PM-- NA 12 Step Program—Parish Hall Wednesday, April 27 9:30 AM—Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers 5:30 PM—Choir Practice—Parish Hall 7:00 PM – Youth Confirmation Class (Library) 7:00 PM—Evening Eucharist Thursday, April 28 Friday, April 29 Saturday, April 30 9:30 AM – Church Yard Spring Cleaning 10:00 AM – Usher Training Sunday, May 1 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM—Eucharist Rite 1- Rev. John Holz 10:30 AM—Eucharist Rite II – Rev. Stephen Reed w/Sunday School 4:00 PM – Y12 Step Recovery - Parish Hall (upstairs) An Easter Liturgical Reminder: The Easter Season lasts 50 days, until May 15th The emphasis is on God’s forgiveness & love, not our guilt. Traditionally,

therefore, no Confession nor kneeling during Easter. Know anybody graduating? Add their names to the list in the Parish Hall for our prayers on Pentecost May 15th.

WELCOME to everyone visiting from throughout the Interior and beyond. You are invited to join us at our coffee hour in the parish hall after the service. IT’S SPRING OUT!! Join us Saturday April 30th at 9:30 AM for raking, hose cleaning etc. Bring your own tools; Brunch will be provided after. ALSO if you are interested in helping keep St. Matthew’s property looking nice all summer please consider signing up to cut grass and water the flowers. Call the office 456-5235, for more information. Pentecost will be ONE SERVICE at 10am on May 15th. Wear red! Part of the service will be outdoors weather permitting. There will be a covered dish following.

Baptisms are traditionally part of the Pentecost service. If you or someone you know would like to be baptized, please contact the church office.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru March 2016 Operating Income (March) $ 18,749 (YTD) $ 67,551 Operating Expenses (11,095) (44,173) Tithe ( 3,750) (13,510) Surplus/ (Deficit) $ 3,904 $ 9,868 Weekly offering to meet budgeted ministry needs $5,513 Last Sunday’s offering (operating fund): $ 3529.65 PayPal donations in February $2,630

THOSE ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY

YOU, The COMMUNION of SAINTS and…….. 8:00 AM 10:30 AM

First Lesson: Andrea Backlund Michael Castellini Psalm: Andrea Backlund Bonnie Marsh Epistle: Andrea Backulnd Jim Hameister Prayers: Karen Kiss Barb Hameister Acolyte/Crucifer: Chalice: Karen Kiss Tom Marsh Ushers: Nursery: Millie Ambrose Organist: Mary Ellen Koeller Altar Guild: Karen Kiss Mary Johnston

OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS Parish Intercessions

Dede Mary Jane Rev. Bella Jean Samantha Eddie Warner Terry Alice Jane Sally Mary Calvin Simon Betty Candi Jim Father Dick Libby Beverly Margaret Eli Violet Deacon Montie Slusher Dorrine Adam Tammy Leslie Nancy Bernice William Margaret Rhonda Howard Reyna Kathy Clifton Lorraine Christopher Carmen Billy Valerie Al Cora Kayden Katelyn Lesley Susan George Everett Martha Karla Thelma David Autumn Jack Irene Charlotte Casey Marie Bonnie Earl Harry Gweneth Florence Rev. Shirley Lee Missy Ruth Those traveling; those in recovery; all those serving overseas & their families; our family in various homes & programs; all those grieving.

We have "Wheat free" communion wafers, made with soy flour and water (containing no gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, sugar, nuts, nor corn). If you prefer to receive a wheat-free wafer, pick up one of the colored stones on the choir stalls and present at the altar rail.

reator of all, wash away our sins in water. Give us birth by the spirit, and redeem us in the blood of Christ. As we celebrate the resurrection, renew your gift of life within us. Amen

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Fairbanks, Alaska

April 24, 2016 OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Diocese of Alaska & Diocese of Yukon Intercessions St. Matthew's, Beaver; St. Andrew's, Stevens Village; Rampart; St. Jude's, North Pole, St.

Mark's, Nenana; St. Mary’s, Anchorage; St. Andrew’s Anglican, Fort Selkirk, YT.

The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer The Church of South India; and the Native People of Oklahoma

Thanksgivings

For JOHN, BERTHA, JEAN, NOEL, RICHARD, ANNARAE, ALICE, MARGARET, ROBERT, JEFFREY, CLINTON AND CAROL whose baptismal anniversary is today.

The Departed

RICHARD SILAS (+4/15/16) Eagle;

FLOWER and CANDLE OFFERING The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for Jim and Barb Hameister’s wedding anniversary. The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving for Bernice Aragon and Cindy Stragier representing St. Matthew’s at the Interior Deanery Meeting held in Minto April 13-17th.

The flowers on the Altar are prepared and provided at minimum cost by College Floral & Gift ~~~

Sexton: ROBIN HARLOW Verger: MICHAEL WERBELOW Sunday School: The SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE Sacristan: MARTY THOMAS & ANN FLEENOR Office Administrator: JESSICA IVES Wardens: KAREN KISS & TOM MARSH Priests: THE REV’Ds JOHN HOLZ, STEVE REED, LEE DAVIS, BELLA

JEAN SAVINO, SHIRLEY LEE, JOHN DAVID, BOB SWOPE Rector: Bishop: THE RT. REV. MARK LATTIME

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