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Holy Eucharist Rite II

Holy Baptism

27 March 2016

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The Word of God

Introit Hail Thee Festival Day Hymnal 175

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Entrance Hymn Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! The Strife is O’er Hymnal 208

Opening Acclamation BCP 299 The people standing, as able

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

The Celebrant then continues

There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God's call to us; Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.

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

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The Collect of the Day

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us

the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection,

may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives

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

First Reading Isaiah 65:17-25

A reading from the book of Isaiah.

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord-- and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent-- its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 BCP 760

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *

his mercy endures for ever.

2 Let Israel now proclaim, * "His mercy endures for ever."

14 The LORD is my strength and my song, * and he has become my salvation.

15 There is a sound of exultation and victory * in the tents of the righteous:

16 "The right hand of the LORD has triumphed! * the right hand of the LORD is exalted! the right hand of the LORD has triumphed!"

17 I shall not die, but live, * and declare the works of the LORD.

18 The LORD has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me over to death.

19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD.

20 "This is the gate of the LORD; * he who is righteous may enter."

21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation.

22 The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone.

23 This is the LORD's doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 On this day the LORD has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it.

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The Second Reading Acts 10:34-43

A reading from the book of Acts to the Apostles.

Peter began to speak to Cornelius and the other Gentiles: "I truly understand that God shows no

partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You

know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all.

That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced:

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing

good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all

that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God

raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were

chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He

commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of

the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives

forgiveness of sins through his name."

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God

Sequence Hymn Alleluia #1 Hymnal 178

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Gospel John 20:1-18

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

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes.

But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, `I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

The Gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you, Lord Christ

Congregation may be seated

The Sermon Fr. Kevin Johnson

All Stand, as able

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates

The Celebrant says

The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

The candidates who are able to answer for themselves are presented individually by their Sponsors, as follows

Sponsor I present Ras Calvin Dosher to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Celebrant Ras, do you desire to be baptized?

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Candidate I do.

Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the infants and younger children Question

Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

Answer I renounce them.

Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them.

Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them.

Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer I do.

Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do.

Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?

Answer I do.

After all have been presented, the Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying

Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?

People We will.

The Celebrant then says these or similar words

Let us join with Ras who is committing himself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

The Baptismal Covenant

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?

People I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

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People 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 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.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People 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.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and

in the prayers?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and , whenever

you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all

people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

People I will, with God's help.

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The Celebrant then says to the congregation

Let us now pray for Ras who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.

A Person appointed leads the following petitions

Leader Deliver him, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Open his heart to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Fill him with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Keep him in the faith and communion of your holy

Church. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Teach him to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader

Send him into the world in witness to your love.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Bring him to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer.

The Celebrant says

Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water

The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant

We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.

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We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water

Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Baptism

Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying

Ras, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised him to the new life of grace. Sustain him, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give him an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to each one

Ras, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. Amen.

Or this action may be done immediately after the administration of the water and before the preceding prayer.

When all have been baptized, the Celebrant says

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

Celebrant and People

We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

The Peace

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The congregation exchanges the peace with one another

Congregation may be seated

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Announcements

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings

For a Birthday 51 BCP 830

Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be.

Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he falls; and

in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

For an Anniversary BCP 431

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity

between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so

love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their

home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Offertory This Joyful Eastertide Hymnal 192

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Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Holy Communion

Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367 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. 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 Hymnal S 130

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We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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.

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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.

The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then may be sung or said

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

Pascha Nostrum Hymnal S 154

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We want you to know that the Table is not an Episcopal Table or a St. Alban’s Table, but that Jesus Christ is the host. Therefore, all baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion or be blessed at this Table. Come forward at the direction of the ushers. Receive the bread in the palm of your hand. Proceed to the next available chalice bearer and

drink from the cup. If you prefer, you may slightly dip the bread in the cup and consume the elements in that manner. Gluten free wafers are available; please indicate this when the bread is served. If you prefer to receive a

blessing instead of Communion, cross your arms over your chest and the Priest will bless you. If you are unable to come to the Communion station, indicate this to the usher and we will be honored to bring Communion to you.

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Communion Hymn I Am the Bread of Life Hymnal 335

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Communion Hymn The Day of Resurrection Hymnal 210

Communion Hymn He Lives LEVAS 42

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Communion Hymn Alleluia He Is Coming

1. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a-coming; I looked up, and I saw my Lord a-coming down the road,

down the road.

Refrain

Al-le-lu-ia, he is coming; Al-le-lu-ia, he is here!

Al-le-lu-ia, he is coming; Al-le-lu-ia, he is here!

2. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a-weeping;

I looked up, and I saw my Lord a-weeping for my sins, for my sins.

Refrain

3. I looked up and I saw my Lord a-dying;

I looked up and I say my Lord a-dying on the cross, on the cross.

Refrain

4. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a-rising; I looked up, and I saw my Lord a-rising from the grave,

from the grave. Refrain

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Postcommunion Prayer BCP 365 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.

Blessing

Closing Hymn Jesus Christ is Risen Today Hymnal 207

DISMISSAL

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We Celebrate this week:

Birthdays:

Landon Ellison (30th) Vernon Green (1st)

We Remember: Bill Everett (29th) Gilma Morgan (31st) Michael Goodwin (1st)

Weekly Collections

First Sunday: Global Needs

(ERD and UTO)

Second Sunday: Paper

collection (Paper Towels and Toilet

Paper for Arlington Life Shelter; Copy

paper for Office

(20 lb. 92 Brightness)

Third Sunday: Seminarian Fund

and Greater Church

Fourth Sunday: Discretionary

Fund (For Clergy use for those in

financial need)

Fifth Sunday: St. Cecilia’s

Music Fund (for use in our music

programs)

Welcome to our visitors! We are glad you

are here to worship with us and hope

that you will join us again. Please be

sure to fill out the information sheet and

sign the guest book, which may be found

on the information table in the lobby.

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The Week of March 27, 2016

Sunday: Easter Sunday

Worship: 9:30 am

Monday:

Tuesday

Wednesday:

Thursday: Bible Study 1:00 pm*

Bible Study 7:00 pm**

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter

Worship: 9:30 am

Adult Formation: 10:45 am

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: 10:45

* Bible Study 1:00 pm @ venue TBD

Group Contact: Kathi Davis 817-265-1036

**Bible Study 7:00 pm in Classroom 3

(upstairs in Education Building)

Group Contact: Katy Rudolphy 817-823-7836

***Ladies Lunch Bunch Contact Kandee Morgan

Prayer List for Week of

March 27, 2016

We pray for healing for: Cynthia Hernandez, Vernon

Green, Mickey Tryon, Jeph Abara, Bud and Bobbye

Phifer, Martha Fischer, Mthr. Judy Upham, Sherry Gatlin,

Liz Hadley, Ed & Joan, Patrick, Ian John, Harvey Hamil,

Scarlett McPherson, Scott McPherson, Lori Swope, Basil

Schamburger, Clayton Darrow, Cheryl Johnson-

Shamburger, Marjorie, Jeff, Jan, Jo Dodson, David Egan,

Bill, Sarah, Jerry, Eilene, Rudye, Jennifer, Ruth, Gene

Stegall, Mike, Scott, Laci, Jody, Mel, Ruth, Grace, Ray,

David, Margaret Kennett, Roy Dean, Gaylon, Brenda,

Pam, Linda, Katie, Traci Middleton, Cargill, Shirley,

Elizabeth, Ethan Vaughn, Patti Diou, Lesa & Family,

Patricia, Scott Harmon, Ashlynn, David Morgan Jr., John

Lowry, Christine, Debbie, Sharon, Lisa, Nathan, Breanna,

Paula, Elaine Sanders, Angel McGaha, Priscilla, Jerry

Williams, Sheila Green, Trish Frazier, Chase Simmons,

James, Jeanne Jeffers, Cindy, Raymond, Lorrie, Kimberly,

Katie, Mallory Basore

We Pray Also For: First Responders:

Police Officers, Firefighters, Emergency

Medical Personnel, and their families

Our military Personnel & their families

including: the Darkhorse 3rd Battalion 5th

Marines

Those seeking Holy Orders: Andrew

Ellison, Lisa Neilson, Annette Mayer,

Sinclair Ender, and Nick Busken

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Easter Flower Offering

Name In Memory of In Thanksgiving For_______________

Sandy Flory Steve Family and friends

Julie Johnson R.W. Johnson Janice Johnson

Sherry Gatlin Willis Harold Gatlin Many years of happiness

Pat & Laura Emmons Our parents Mother Lauren

Cheryl Dosher Geen Carroll My mother

Nick Busken Walter & Emily Black

Jack & Pam Hardaway Our children and grandchildren

Julia Carter Minus & Sybil Beck

Anonymous Mother Lauren

Anonymous Patricia Silvester

Kit Goodwin-Jentgen Mother Lauren Father Kevin & Sandy Johnson

Jeri & John Jarzabski Carrielee & Walter Poindexter

Gloria Bender Harold Gatlin Lauren & Clint Priest

Jeph & Karen Abara Festus Abara, Bessie Abara,

Clifford & Frankie Hopewell,

Alfred & Jane Oleru

Betty Jo Everett Bill Everett, Michael & family, Lisa & family

Bessielee & Wilbur Krenek Grandchildren Sean, Ben & Marie,

St. Alban’s church family

Lucy Dosher Jane John and Jody

Karen Sherman Stu, Florine, Glenn, Joyce,

Peggy, Patti

Kevin & Sandy Johnson Delores Johnson, Paul Belisch

Kathi Davis Joe Davis

George & Jane Kane Rebecca, Allison, Jessica & Chris

Karen Henry Joan Watzke (my mother)

Dave & Shirley Burrows Lind Blackman & Nigel Burrows Our families and friends

Marjorie & Walt Cabe In loving memory of our son In Thanksgiving for the joy of the

Christopher Charles Goins precious gift of our grandchildren

Mia, Max and Mason Grubbs

Elizabeth McPherson-Darrow Dorothy Darrow Dorothy Helen Walker-Darrow

Patricia Newlin Charlie Cornelison, Nola Pegram Duffy Our priests, music leadership, other

Woody Moffitt, Rachel & Dewey Hall, leaders and our family and friends at

Dr. Robert G. McPherson & St. Alban’s

Josie McBane McPherson

Amy Sarvay, Elizabeth Newlin, Christine Newlin,

James Darrell Pegram, Reta & James Pegram,

Annie Newlin, Marian Monroe, Jesse Blair Newlin,

J. P. Woodard

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A MESSAGE FROM FATHER KEVIN

Dear friends,

This holy week we walk with Jesus in the final days of his life. On Palm Sunday we parade into

Jerusalem. Thursday we sit down with our friends and eat a last meal together. Friday we journey to Golgotha, the

place of the skull. Saturday we wait in stunned silence, reviewing our shared stories, trying to sort out what

happened.

If you haven’t invested the time in your own spiritual self to walk with Jesus I encourage you to do so this year by

participating in the rest of the triduum (Latin: three days) services: Good Friday, and the Saturday Vigil.

I am a big fan of Easter: the songs, the eggs, the bright glorious light of eternal promise fulfilled. But, I really didn’t

know or understand the fullness of Easter until I began participating in the Triduum services. Here’s an analogy.

If you’ve ever painted a wall in an old house you know that the quality of the end product directly correlates to the

preparation done before the first brush stroke is made: nail holes filled, rough spots sanded smooth, the whole

surface washed with TSP, new caulk applied around the window molding and base board. The prep work usually

takes longer than the actual painting. I’ve skipped the prep-work step and while the freshly painted wall was nice,

enjoyable even, the result was half of the appearance of a newly painted wall that receives the investment of proper

preparation.

I’ve skipped the preparation of the triduum services and Easter Sunday was nice, enjoyable even - but, oh my, there

is nothing compared to the awe of that moment at the Vigil in which one actually experiences the Risen

Christ. Nothing. It is that moment of staring at the empty tomb and wondering what happened, then right behind

you there is Jesus himself calling out “Mary,” or whatever your name is. It just makes you want to dance - like

Snoopy in the Peanuts cartoons. And, can’t we all use a little more dancing in our lives just about now.

A blessed Holy Week to you and those you love.

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At St. Alban’s we participate in many aspects of our community at large including donating to and assisting at

Arlington Life Shelter, Crow Elementary School Arlington, Mission Arlington and various charity races

organized by our wonderful parishioner Jeph Abara.

We donate to many other good causes both in the area and in our Episcopal family.

We are the only Episcopal church in the Arlington, Mansfield and Grand Prairie area and we embrace all who

walk through our door.

All are welcome regardless of who you are and where you are on your journey of faith.

You may want to participate in helping or attending classes as shown below:

A MESSAGE FROM NICK - PLEASE help at the Life Shelter

Won’t you join us helping at the Arlington Life Shelter?

Did you know that Arlington Life Shelter offers a pathway to self-sufficiency for approximately 1000 homeless

men, women and children in the North Texas area by providing food and shelter, educational programs, and

assistance in securing and maintaining employment?

As part of the agreement with the Diocese for the grant to the life shelter, St. Alban's is committed to

volunteering a minimum of 90 hours’ service. It can be one of many tasks to help in the lives of the residents.

WILL YOU HELP?

Please contact Nickbusken@yahoo.com so that he can pass on your information to the shelter representatives.

BIBLE STUDY

BIBLE STUDY - 1:00 pm CLASS Dear Friends,

The next meeting is scheduled for March 31st when we will continue to study Luke 12. Location TBD. Kathi.

BIBLE STUDY - 7:00 pm CLASS

The Thursday Evening Bible Study group meet Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. We will read selected

passages from the bible.

The meeting is in Classroom 3 (the church office). Contact for this group is Katy Rudolphy at 817.823.7836

See more about us at: http://st-albans-episcopal-church-arlington-tx.org/

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Server Schedule

PEOPLE YOU MAY ENCOUNTER

TODAY

The Rev. Kevin Johnson, Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Norma Barr, Priest Associate

Nicholas Busken, Seminarian Intern

John E. Dosher, Music Director

Corinne Starr, Director of Children’s Formation

Walt Cabe, Director of Adult Formation

VESTRY & OFFICERS

Pam Hardaway – Sr. Warden

Jeri Jarzabski – Jr. Warden

Patricia Newlin, Elizabeth McPherson-Darrow,

Betty Jo Everett, Corinne Starr, Sandy Flory,

Darryl Green, Fred Morgan

Walt Cabe – Treasurer,

Priscilla Promise – Clerk

We work in partnership with:

The Most Rev. Michael Curry-Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

The Rt. Rev. Scott Mayer, Provisional Bishop, Diocese of Fort Worth

DUTY DATE DATE

3/27/2016 4/3/2016

VERGER P. Polk G. Bender

USHER J. Woodard R. Killingsworth

" B. Marshall J. Abara

1st READING N. Busken D. Green

PSALM N. Busken D. Green

2nd READING S. Gatlin S. Morgan

ACOLYTE K. Rudolphy K. Rudolphy

CRUCIFER G. Bender K. Rudolphy

CHALICE P. Pate P. Polk

CHALICE N. Busken N. Busken

TELLER K. Davis J. Abara

" G. Bender J. Kane

HEALING K. Morgan

L. Emmons L. Emmons

FLOWERS EASTER

SCRIPTURES Isaiah 65:17-25 Acts 5:27-32

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-

24

Psalm 118:14-29

OR 150

Acts 10:34-43 Revelation 1:4-8

John 20:1-18 John 20:19-31

MINISTERS

All Members of the Congregation