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Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 31, 2019

11:00 a.m.

PROCESSIONAL HYMN (686)

OPENING SENTENCE (BCP p. 75)

The Officiant says

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not

in us, but if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will

forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John

1:8, 9

CONFESSION OF SIN (BCP p. 79)

The Officiant says to the people

Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of

Almighty God our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to hear

his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others,

those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And

so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship

him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts

confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite

goodness and mercy.

Silence may be kept.

Officiant and People together, all kneeling

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.

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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.

The Priest alone stands and says

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.

THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER

All stand

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.

INVITATORY (BCP p. 80)

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *

let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *

and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *

and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *

and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *

and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *

and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God,

and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *

Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

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The people sit.

PSALM 32

1 Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, *

and whose sin is put away!

2 Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, *

and in whose spirit there is no guile!

3 While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, *

because of my groaning all day long.

4 For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; *

my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.

5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *

and did not conceal my guilt.

6 I said," I will confess my transgressions to the Lord." *

Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.

7 Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time

of trouble; *when the great waters overflow, they shall not

reach them.

8 You are my hiding-place;

you preserve me from trouble; *

you surround me with shouts of deliverance.

9 "I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go;

*I will guide you with my eye.

10 Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; *

who must be fitted with bit and bridle,

or else they will not stay near you."

11 Great are the tribulations of the wicked; *

but mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord.

12 Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; *

shout for joy, all who are true of heart.

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At the end of the Psalm is sung or said

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.

THE LESSONS

FIRST READING: Joshua 5:9-12

The people sit.

A Reading from Joshua.

9The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away from you the

disgrace of Egypt.” And so that place is called Gilgal to this day. 10While the Israelites were camped in Gilgal they kept the passover

in the evening on the fourteenth day of the month in the plains of

Jericho. 11On the day after the passover, on that very day, they ate

the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. 12The

manna ceased on the day they ate the produce of the land, and the

Israelites no longer had manna; they ate the crops of the land of

Canaan that year.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

THE FIRST SONG OF ISAIAH: CANTICLE 9 (BCP) 86

Canticle 9: The First Song of Isaiah

Isaiah 12:2-6

Surely, it is God who saves me; *

I will trust in him and not be afraid.

For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, *

and he will be my Savior.

Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing *

from the springs of salvation.

And on that day you shall say, *

Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;

Make his deeds known among the peoples; *

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see that they remember that his Name is exalted.

Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, *

and this is known in all the world.

Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, *

for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Silence may follow.

SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

The people sit.

A Reading from Paul's Second letter to the Church in Corinth.

16From now on, we regard no one from a human point of view;

even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we

know him no longer in that way. 17If anyone is in Christ, there is a

new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has

become new! 18All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself

through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; 19that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not

counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message

of reconciliation to us. 20So we are ambassadors for Christ, since

God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of

Christ, be reconciled to God. 21For our sake he made him to be sin

who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the

righteousness of God.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

THE SONG OF THE REDEEMED: CANTICLE 19 (BCP) 94

Canticle 19: The Song of the Redeemed

Revelation 15:3-4

O ruler of the universe, Lord God,

great deeds are they that you have done, *

surpassing human understanding.

Your ways are ways of righteousness and truth, *

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O King of all the ages.

Who can fail to do you homage, Lord,

and sing the praises of your Name? *

for you only are the Holy One.

All nations will draw near and fall down before you, *

because your just and holy works have been revealed.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Silence may follow.

THIRD READING: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

The people sit.

A Reading from Luke.

All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to

Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and

saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them."

So Jesus told them this parable:

11“There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger of them said

to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will

belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. 13A few

days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a

distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute

living. 14When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place

throughout that country, and he began to be in need. 15So he went

and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who

sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16He would gladly have

filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one

gave him anything. 17But when he came to himself he said, ‘How

many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare,

but here I am dying of hunger! 18I will get up and go to my father,

and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and

before you; 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me

like one of your hired hands.” ’ 20So he set off and went to his

father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was

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filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and

kissed him. 21Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned

against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called

your son.’ 22But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a

robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and

sandals on his feet. 23And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us

eat and celebrate; 24for this son of mine was dead and is alive

again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.

25“Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and

approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26He called one

of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27He replied, ‘Your

brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf,

because he has got him back safe and sound.’ 28Then he became

angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead

with him. 29But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years

I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never

disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a

young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30But when

this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with

prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ 31Then the father

said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is

yours. 32But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother

of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been

found.’ 

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

HOMILY The Rev. Nancy Bridges

Silence may follow.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED (BCP p. 96)

Officiant and People together, all standing.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

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and born of the Virgin Mary.

He 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,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

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.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

THE PRAYERS

The people stand or kneel

Officiant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray.

Officiant and People

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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V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;

R. And grant us your salvation.

V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;

R. Let your people sing with joy.

V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;

R. For only in you can we live in safety.

V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;

R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

V. Let your way be known upon earth;

R. Your saving health among all nations.

V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;

R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;

R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from

heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore

give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives

and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for

ever. Amen.

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of

your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our

supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all

members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry

they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

HYMN (378)

THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING (BCP p. 101)

Officiant and People

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks

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for all your goodness and loving-kindness

to us and to all whom you have made.

We bless you for our creation, preservation,

and all the blessings of this life;

but above all for your immeasurable love

in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

not only with our lips, but in our lives,

by giving up our selves to your service,

and by walking before you

in holiness and righteousness all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

CONCLUDING SENTENCE (BCP p. 102)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the

fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2

Corinthians 13:14

PROCESSIONAL HYMN (620)

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Welcome to St Mary’s

We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship!

Any baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to

receive Holy Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you

would like more information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a

Guest Card in the pew or the Guest Book in the entryway.

The Mission of our Parish

We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our

lives into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the

name of Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship

with Christ.

Clergy Staff

The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.

The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector

Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon

Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon

Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon

General Contact Information

Email: office@stmarysedmond.org

Website: www.stmarysedmond.org

Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855

Morning Prayer

Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Sunday Worship Schedule

7:30 a.m. Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language

8:45 a.m. Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy

11:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral Liturgy

(Nursery available from 8:30 to 12:30)

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Lenten Soup and Study Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 3

Soup – 5:30 – 6:15 – creamy tomato

Study – 6:15 – 7:30

Isaiah 43:16-21

Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

“Build a Sermon” – We will cover lessons for the upcoming

Sundays. This week’s readings, April 7.

Sunday, March 31, 2019

We Especially Pray for the Most Archbishop and the church

of the Province of the Indian Ocean, St. John’s in Oklahoma

City, our diocese, our parish, and for our school.

For those in need

We pray for Andrew, Steve, Jerry, Christina, Noel, Roger,

Mary Beth, Michael, Guy, Tripti, Avery, Patti, Joan, the

families of Brian Land, Kay Lynn Sturm, Nancy Bailey, and

Tom Davey.

For our troops on active duty

Chris, Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and

Zach

For those who have died

Brian Land

Kay Lynn Sturm

Nancy Bailey

Tom Davey

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St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include

• Magnificat – the 15th of each month

• Mid-Week Update – Monday, 5 p.m. of each week

• Weekend Announcements – Wednesday, noon each week

Stewardship

In January, we reported that we had $350,000.00 in pledges. We

now have $361,000.00 However, we are running 25% behind on

2019 pledge receipts. Can you help us catch up?

The Vestry worked hard to present a balanced budget at our

Annual Meeting. Our success in balancing our budget and

supporting our ministries depends on all of us doing what we said

we would do in a timelier manner. “Let’s try to get back on

track".

Regional Food Bank

Please help the ministry and outreach for the Oklahoma City

Regional Food Bank. This event will be open to the congregation,

our youth group and St Mary’s school. We have 40 spots available

to help at the Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank.

When: Saturday April 6th - 1:30-4:00

You can meet us at the food bank, or caravan with us leaving

the church at 12:50 PM sharp.

Where: Regional Food Bank 3355 S Purdue Oklahoma City,

OK 73137 Contact: Christopher Hand 316-253-7570 (cell)

Please don’t forget to donate to the Food Pantry at the church. This

ministry is often overlooked or a second thought. Nobody should

go to bed hungry! There will be a sign up sheet posted.

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This Week at St. Mary’s:

Sunday, March 31 Fourth Sunday in Lent

7:30 AM Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language

8:45 AM Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy

10:00 AM Wired Word – Middle Room East Hallway

10:00 AM Good Book Club – Room 2 West Hallway

11:00 AM Eucharist with Choral Liturgy

(nursery provided 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM)

Monday, April 1

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall

6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury House

7:00 PM EFM – Library

Tuesday, April 2

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

Wednesday, April 3

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

5:30 PM Lenten Soup and Study – Parish Hall

6:15 PM Youth Group – Canterbury House

6:30 PM Choir Practice – Choir Room

Thursday, April 4

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

9:30 AM Bible Study – Room 2

3:00 PM UCO Choir – Parish Hall

Friday, April 5

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

6:30 PM Men’s Dinner – Parish Hall

Saturday, April 6

Offices closed

1:30 PM Regional Food Bank

8:00 AM UCO Choir – Parish Hall

Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact

the church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation or an

event.

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St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include

• Magnificat – the 15th of each month

• Mid-Week Update – Monday, 5 p.m. of each week

• Weekend Announcements – Wednesday, noon each week

Lent Madness

Forward Movement Publications offers a wonderful way to work

your way through Lent. Lent Madness is modeled after the NCAA's

March Madness basketball tournament. Lent Madness pits Saint

verses Saint throughout the season until one Saint emerges as the

sole survivor, holding the Golden Halo.

You get to vote. It is a great way to become acquainted with the

church's history.

Follow the link or copy in your browser to find out more about Lent

Madness and to print off the bracket: https://www.lentmadness.org/

or follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lentmadness

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The Watch

Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell us that Jesus took his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray after they had eaten the Passover meal. He intended for them to watch with him. The story varies from gospel to gospel, but the bottom line is this: After Jesus moved aside by himself to pray, the disciples were overcome by sleep, leaving Jesus by himself.

We have a tradition at St. Mary's that allows us to watch with Jesus for an hour during the night that follows our Maundy Thursday liturgy. A garden is set up in the Chapel for those who desire to

meditate, pray, or read with Jesus. The Watch

begins at approximately 8:00 p.m. and concludes on Good Friday at 11:00 a.m.

You will find a sign up sheet posted in the Nar-thex on the Nursery Window. If you would like to call the office to have your name added to the list, you are welcome to do so.

The number is 341-3855.

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St. Mary’s Garden News

Easter Flowers 2019

Remember a loved one on the Altar, Easter, April 21, 2019

Given by (Name): _____________________________________

Current address: _______________________________________

Telephone number: ____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________

In Honor of: __________________________________________

In Memory

of: ________________________________________

In Thanksgiving for: ___________________________________

Please print neatly on this form and return to the office or mail

with your donation to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 325 East

First Street, Edmond, OK. 73034. In the alternative, you may fill

out the pew envelope and place it in the offering plate.

Please make checks payable to: St. Mary's Episcopal Church

and on the memo line, print: "Easter Altar Flowers".

For more information, contact Diane Wilson at 405-509-0784 or

email, dshely1954@yahoo.com.

DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE

SPECIAL EASTER BULLETIN IS: Sunday, April 7, 2019

Attention: St. Mary’s will not have any Sunday Altar Flowers

during the Lenten Season, March 10—April 7. Please contact

Diane Wilson if you have any questions or special requests

during this time period.

The Flower Guild is looking for volunteers to help prepare

decorations for Holy Week. The dates for decorating are

every day April 10th through April 20th.

If you are available to help any time on the above dates, please

contact Diane Wilson (405) 509-0784 or

dianewilson2013@yahoo.com