TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 26, 2019

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WELCOME TO TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

It is our prayer that in worshipping with us today, you wil l know the joy, love, and power of the Lord, and the warmth and caring of our Trinity family . Because our service is different for many, Trinity members are encouraged to help those near them and v isitors are urged to ask for

assistance. More information about our services is found on the blue Visitor Guide. If you are a visi tor, please f i l l out the Visi tor Card in the bookrack.

THE PRELUDE

AT THE PROCESSION

HYMN 405 ROYAL OAK

OPENING PROCLAMATION AND COLLECT FOR PURITY

BCP 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit .

All And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, a l l desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspirat ion of your Holy Spir it , that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name: through Christ our Lord .

All Amen.

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THE GLORIA

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Music , W IL LIAM MATHIA S

SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you .

All And also with you.

Celebrant All

Let us pray. O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in al l things and above al l things, may obtain your promises, which exceed a ll that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who l ives and reigns with you and the Holy Spiri t , one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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FIRST LESSON

Acts 16:9-15 Bible 1159

PSALM 67 Deus misereatur

1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, * show us the l ight of his countenance and come to us.

2 Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among al l nations.

3 Let the peoples pra ise you, O God; * let al l the peoples pra ise you.

4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, * for you judge the peoples with equity and guide a l l the nations upon earth.

5 Let the peoples pra ise you, O God; * let al l the peoples pra ise you.

6 The earth has brought forth her increase; * may God, our own God, give us his blessing.

7 May God give us his blessing, * and may al l the ends of the earth stand in awe of him. SECOND LESSON

Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5 Bible 1303

AT THE GRADUAL

HYMN 518 WESTMINSTER ABBEY

HOLY GOSPEL

John 5:1-9 Bible 1114

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CHILDREN’S TIME

THE HOMILY

REV . CANON KENNETH WAGNER-PIZZA

THE NICENE CREED

BCP 358 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Form VI BCP 392

We pray for our Presiding Bishop, Michael , our Bishop, Audrey, our Rector, Ken, our staffs, and in our Diocesan Calendar of Prayer for Calvary Chapel, Beartown and St. James, Muncy, and in our Anglican Fellowship of Prayer for al l members of the Angl ican Communion around the world, and for Our Parish Partner, Saint Magnus of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland.

THE PEACE AND GREETINGS

One hal f o f the loose of f e ring and any desi gnated gi f t s go to the desi gnated Mission of the Month.

Mission of the Month – UTO

The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an outreach of the Episcopal Church. The Mission of UTO is to expand the c ircle of thankful people by daily prayers, offerings and awareness of the abundance of God's blessings.

OFFERTORY

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AT THE PRESENTATION

8:00 All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee.

10:00 LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God from whom all blessings f low. Praise him, al l creatures here below: a l leluia, al leluia! Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: al le luia, al leluia! Alleluia, al leluia, al leluia!

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361

MtxyvuvtxyvuxyvYv/vtxyvuxxyvtvzYv/vyz7zKivuvyxuxzzxx V. The Lord be with you. R. And al- so with you. V. Lift up your

MxYxTv/vuvyz7zKivuvyzuvyvYxTv/vuvzuvzuvyz7zKivuvuxxz hearts. R. We lift them to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to the

MxyxuvyvxYv/vxuvuvyz7zKivuvuvxuvyxuvxxxyvYxTv/xvvx Lord our God. R. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

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THE SANCTUS

SAINT ANNE MA SS Music , JAME S MAC M IL LA N

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BCP 364

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AT THE FRACTION

MtvyvuvuvmvuvxuvxuvzuvzuvuvivuvxyvzxztvTv/xxxz V. Al- le- lu- ia. Christ our Pass- o- ver is sac- ri- ficed for us,

MxtvxxyvuvuvzyvxtvxYvmvyvuvyxtvTv/v R. There- fore let us keep the feast. Al- le- lu- ia.

AGNUS DEI

SALIS BURY MASS Music , GR AYS TON IVES

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance tha t Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants using the words below. For ful l dire ct ions on rec eiving communion, p lease see the pew card.

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Amen .

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AT THE COMMUNION

THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BCP 366 BIRTHDAY/WEDDING PRAYERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

All Watch over your children, O God, as their days increase. Strengthen them where they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; ra ise them up if they fal l and in their hearts may your peace that passes al l understanding abide al l the days of their l ives; through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spiri t . Amen.

BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia. Al leluia . All Thanks be to God. Al leluia. Alleluia. AT THE PROCESSION

HYMN 450 CORONATION

VOLUNTARY

Special thanks to Miki Rebeck who is our organist today.

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MINISTERS SCHEDULE 8:00 TODAY NEXT SUNDAY

Usher John Archer III

No 8:00 servi ce Lector/Chalice Bearer

Nicole English

Acolytes Grace Russel l

10:00 10:30 Service at Susquehanna Park

Lector Lee Robinson Miki Rebeck

Chalice Bearer Suzan McGary Jim Young

Acolytes Alex Wagner-Pizza

Malcolm Ayers

Ben Sprunger

Ushers Geoffrey Knauth

Mickey Mapstone

Chip & Karen Plankenhorn

Greeters Sarah Reid & Mong Saisangkathit ichat

Daisy Thomas

Coffee Hour Coffee Picni c

Altar Guild Jess Heath

Linda Huynh

Miki Rebeck

Gretchen Weaver

Flower Delivery Jim Way Gregg & Nena Shimp

STEWARDSHIP OF PRESENCE LAST SUNDAY 8 AM – 20, 10 AM – 32 Average – 85

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS Acts 16:16-34

Psalm 97 Rev. 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

John 17:20-26

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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY Sunday 5/26 Both services in Chapel

7:30 am 8 & 10 am 11:30 am

Coffee Time Holy Eucharist Coffee Hour

Monday 5/27 Office closed – Memorial Day

Tuesday 5/28 6 pm Convocation meeting at Christ Church

Wednesday 5/29 3:30-5:00 pm Oxford House Community Partners Open House

Friday 5/31 6:30 pm Church Ladies Dinner at Ichiban

Saturday 6/1 9 am Jam Making

Sunday 6/2 UTO

10:30 am 1 pm

Outdoor Worship Service at Susquehanna State Park Picnic Kick off for Trinity Growth Fund Hiawatha Cruise

Summer Services - Both services wil l be in the air-condit ioned Chapel through September 1.

Church Ladies Dinner at Ichiban – Friday, May 31 at 6 :30 pm We are planning a dinner outing at Ichiban, a Japanese hibachi restaurant on the Golden Strip that also serves teriyaki and sushi. Please sign up or contact Barb Velez at barbvelez@comcast.net or 570-220-9908.

Jam Making – Help is needed on Saturday, June 1 at 9 am to make jam for the Strawberry Fest ival .

United Thank Offering - Sunday, June 2 It is such a simple thing to take a moment each day to pause, ref lect upon the many blessings in our l ives, give thanks to God and put aside a few coins as blessings to the l ives of others.

An Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic will be held at the Hiawatha Pavil ion on Sunday, June 2 at 10:30 am. (No early service wil l be held that day.) Fried chicken wil l be provided, and everyone is asked to bring a side dish to share. Bring lawn chairs i f you wish. This event wil l kick off our Trinity Growth Fund Campaign. Following the meal people may buy t ickets for the Hiawatha cruise at 1 pm. A sign -up sheet is posted.

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The Bald Eagle Art Show wil l be held in Way’s Garden for 2 days this year—June 8 & 9 from 11-4 each day!

Strawberry Festival - Sunday, June 9, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Food donations are needed and monetary donations for the tent renta l and supplies as well as volunteers to help set up the tables, bake shortcake, and serve the day of the event. Sign up if you can help! Tours of the church wil l be offered. Questions? Contact Matt or Miki Rebeck at 570 -321-8632.

Pentecost—Sunday, June 9 Everyone is encouraged to wear red. Red is the color of JOY and represents the “tongues of fire” of the Holy Spir it .

Red Geraniums—Gifts may be given in memory or thanksgiving of a loved one, to purchase red geraniums to decorate the a ltar on Pentecost.

A Liturgical Welcome wi l l be held on June 9 for people new to Trinity .

Father’s Day - Gifts may be made to the Trinity Growth Fund in memory of, or thanksgiving for, your father. Envelopes are located outside the Chapel and in the Library area. Names wil l be l isted in the bullet in on Father’s Day, June 16.

Oxford House - Work continues on the Oxford House in our rectory. A l ist of jobs to be completed is posted . We are getting ready for our Community Partners Open House on Wednesday, May 29 and an Open House for the parish on Sunday, June 16 after both services.

Appalachian Camino – Walking the Way of Love in PA – June 23-28 Sign up at www.diocesecpa.org/camino . Sexton – Marc Garside’s last day as sexton wil l be May 31. EPIC Percussion has continued to grow, and Marc was finding less and le ss time to devote to his part time job as sexton. Sondra Singh has been hired as our new sexton to begin June 3.

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Vacation Bible School - Last year we teamed up with St. Mark’s and St. Luke Lutheran to hold a Harry Potter themed VBS at Trinity. This year we are joining St. Luke Lutheran to hold “To Mars & Beyond” from August 4-8 in the evening at St. Luke. Teen and adult volunteers are needed. We encourage Trinity’s children/grandchildren to attend. If these dates do not suit, you may want to consider the VBS at New Covenant UCC from July 21 -25 from 6:00-8:30 pm. The theme is “Roar! Life is Wild. God is good.”

Yard Sale – We made a profit of $995.85. Thanks to al l who helped with set up, sorting, working the day of the sale, and with clean up. At this point, we are not collecting i tems for a future yard sale unless we have a volunteer to be the coordinator.

TODAY ’S ALTAR FLOWERS are in memory of Catherine & Frederic E. Manson,

Hazel D. Plankenhorn, Ann M. Hastings, Allen J. Hannen, MD & Helen M. Hannen,

Constance C. Plankenhorn, Catherine M. & Charles F. Plankenhorn,

Susan S. Hannen, and Frederic Plankenhorn , by Charlie & Diane Plankenhorn and Ann Montes .

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

5/26/1923 Naomi Bashfood Bridgland

5/26/1941 Nannie Fleming

5/30/15 Robert Russell Morris

6/1/1897 Frank DeBolo

I just want to say thank you for the lovely flowers I received during my recent stay in the hospital . They certa inly brightened up my hospita l room.

Thanks again, Don Himic

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Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic Sunday, June 2—10:30 AM at Susquehanna State Park

Chicken will be provided. Bring a dish to share. At the picnic we will kick off our Trinity Growth Fund drive for $2 Mill ion by 2025! Sign up if you plan to attend.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SUNDAY, JUNE 9 11:30 AM—3:30 PM

Hot Dogs, BBQ, Baked Beans, Cold Drinks and STRAWBERRIES – any way you like them – with shortcake & ice cream or just ice cream

The Bald Eagle Art Show will be held on Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 from 11 am to 4 pm at Way’s Garden.

Tours of the church will be held on Sunday .

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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

A Training Center for Daily Ministry 844 West Four th Street, Wil l iamsport, PA 17701

(570) 322-0126 Fax (570) 322-6508 www.trinity-wi l l iamsport.diocpa.org

STAFF The Rev. Canon Kenneth Wagner -Pizza, Rector and Provost

tr ini tyr ec to r@comcast .net Dr. Ryan M. Malone, Director of Music and Organist

rmm019@buckne l l . edu Leatha Kieser , Children’s Choir Director

Sherr i Hartshaw, Par ish Administrator tr ini tychurchpa@comcast .net

Marc Garside, Sexton Mary Ann Stine, Office Volunteer

VESTRY Greg Smith – Senior Warden, Oxford House

Linda Loehr – Junior Warden Debbe Sakash – Treasurer, Fundraising

Suzan McGary – Secretary, Church Ladies Dan Llewellyn – Property

Nicole English – Technology/Social Media Jen Ayers – Outreach

Darlene Baclawski – Chapla in Gregg Shimp – Stewardship

Lisa Greenhouse – Human Resources Gretchen Weaver – Altar Guild Liaison

ADDITIONAL PARISH OFFICES W. Augustus Wilson, Verger Emeritus Daisy Thomas, Altar Guild Director

Cris Loner, Hospital ity & Sunday School Director Matt Rebeck and Fr. Ken, Youth Leaders

Becky Wagner-Pizza, Adult Forum

PRO-CATHEDRAL OF THE D IOCESE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA The Rt. Rev. Audrey Scanlan, Bishop