Second Sunday of Easter
The Holy Eucharist: Rite II
April 27, 2025
8:00 and 10:00 am
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Let this bulletin be your guide through the service; it includes everything you need.
The Word of God
Prelude “Day by Day” by Larry Shackley
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Celebrant 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 (Spoken at 8 o’clock only; S278 at 10 o’clock)
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.
The Collect of the Day
The Celebrant says to the people
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The Celebrant says the Collect.
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sit down and stop trying to hide your coffee. It’s fine, but if you spill, then get thyself a travel mug.
First Reading Acts 5:27-32
Reader A reading from the Book of Acts.
When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man's blood on us." But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm will be read responsively by the half verse.
Psalm 118:14-29
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.
25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! *
Lord, send us now success.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *
we bless you from the house of the Lord.
27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *
form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
28 "You are my God, and I will thank you; *
you are my God, and I will exalt you."
29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
The Epistle Revelation 1:4-8
Reader A reading from the revelation to John.
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
at 10 o’clock
Hymn 209 “We walk by faith” (St. Botolph)
The people stand as able and willing
The Gospel John 20:19-31
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon Rev. Nick Hull
The people stand as able
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People - Form III BCP 387
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and
humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations
of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest.
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Collect at the Prayers
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name
of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in
our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know
and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Celebrant says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept
Minister and People
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.
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, 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 Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says to the people
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. We don’t know how long
this is supposed to last either, so just run with it.
The people are seated.
Announcements
If you are new to St. Luke’s or just visiting, thank you for coming today, we’re
glad to see you. Please consider filling out a yellow pew card or by scanning
the QR code on the front page, reaching out to someone around you, or
joining us after the service to enjoy some fellowship - we’d love to get to know
you.
The Holy Communion
Offertory
If you would like to make an offering today you can scan this QR code, make a donation on our website, or place your offering in the plate.
Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings of bread and wine, and collection plate, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.
At the presentation, please sing:
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The people remain standing. The Celebrant says
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them up to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant 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 (Spoken at 8 o’clock; S128 at 10 o’clock)
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.
The people kneel or stand. Then the Celebrant continues
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:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, 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 Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
People and Celebrant
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.
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
at 10 o’clock
Fraction Anthem S155
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The Celebrant says
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.
For communion, come to the altar rail and hold out your hand to receive the bread. If you would like the minister to dip the bread into the chalice, please gesture to the chalice when the minister approaches you. If you prefer to drink from the chalice, go to a communion station on either side of the rail to receive the wine. Rev. Nick will be to the left of the altar to provide blessings, gluten-free wafers and special prayers
Communion “Sweet by and by” arr. Mark Hayes
The people stand, kneel, or sneak out to the narthex to be the first to get some cookies. If you do choose
the last option, be warned the ushers have already started eating the cookies and you will awkwardly
meet their gaze while you catch each other in this minor infraction to Church etiquette.
Post-Communion Prayer
After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Blessing
The Celebrant says
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts
and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus
Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
Amen.
Hymn 182 “Christ is alive! Let Christians sing” (Truro)
Dismissal
The Celebrant dismisses the people
Friends, life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the
hearts of those who travel the way with us so be swift to love and
make haste to be kind and let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the
power of the Spirit.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Postlude Con Spirito by Thomas Arne (1710-78)
Music/lyrics reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net #A-710720
Praise God for Those Who Serve Today
Clergy: Rev. Nick Hull
Organist: Kate Weber-Petrova
Seminarian: Dr. Sally Lombardo
Vestry on Duty: Saro Verghese
Altar Guild: Susan Harris, Saro Verghese, Jayme Wood
Usher 8 AM: Joe Sciacca
Reader 8 AM: Gayle Gilmore
Ushers 10 AM: Julian Gonsalves, Paul Krizek, Thomas Stallman, Brian Tringali
Readers 10 AM: Shirene Brantley, Alex Pappas
Eucharistic Ministers: Kimberly Rennick, Amanda Wallingford
Acolytes: Madeline DeMarco, Vincent DeMarco
Verger: Kiera Hope
Video: John Moorman, Alex Rennick
Cookie Bakers: Rachel DeMarco, Eunice Theobalds
Nursery Attendants: Kristen Manous, Mary Grace McPeek
Prayer List
As of April 18, 2025
For those in the hospital: John Alida;
For those in hospice care: Janine Shade;
For those in nursing home or assisted living, Marcia Tringali, Ted Wills, Jeannine Anderson, Vivian Kronstedt, Donna Reiling, Joe Gilfillan, Dorothy Bentley;
For those who are pregnant, Hilary Thompson, Kelly McFarland, Molly O’Malley;
For new arrivals;
For those serving overseas and those who await their safe return, especially Caleb Krugh, Connor Beebe;
For those serving in our nation’s military, especially Ben Pegher, Thomas Dill, Edward Wallingford;
For our President: Donald J. Trump;
For our Presiding Bishop: Sean Rowe;
For our Virginia Bishops: Mark Stevenson, Gayle E. Harris, Bud Shand;
For our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially Gaddiel Acquaah Memorial Methodist Church, the people of Haiti, the people of Afghanistan, the people of Ukraine, the people of Turkey and Syria, the people of Russia, the people of Hawaii and Florida, and the people of Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon; the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City;
For those who are sick, in need, or any kind of trouble: Mark Posey, James Gates, Hippert and Stafford Family, Jason, Stuart, Rob Lamb, Jim Miller, Reilly Clautice, Bobbi Bruce, Tom Willis, Diana Scoggins, Jeff Bruce, Lukas Esser, Rose Esser, Ginny Johnson, Hazel Maddox, Leandra Burke, David Moss, Sally Engstrom, Tim Tobin, Anthony Welch, Tyler, Kelly, Sergei, Joyce Delaney, Roland, Tom Delaney, Sarah, Kathy, Emily Hwang, Anne Turnbull, Charley Chesnutt, Johnathan Stubblefield, Jr., Julia, Joel Brothers, Ana, Oscar and Franco Merino, Susan, Wayne and Karen, Arnvid Froystein, Aaron and Sam Castelo, Karina, Joan Irvin, Pete and Joanne Nanos, Jason, Carol, Kyle, Lorrie, Rob V., Aiden, and Caroline, April Simcox, William and his children Sarah and Jonathan, Emma, Tom Favor, Sharon Kronstedt, DiAnna, Vicki, Jillian, Sally, Heather Diatz, Leslie Jones, the family of Sarah Langenkamp, especially her parents, children and husband, Nancy, Linda and Larry Nichols, Rachel and Andy Carr, Kelvin Childs, Juliette Theroux and her family, Brielle Roberts, Lynn Radford, Hope Black, Meredith Connor, Patricia, Riley Whitney, Sue Rogich, Sharon Barnes, Nancy Hellwig, Lily Fortsch, Carol Updike and sisters Peggy and Lin;
For all those who have died.