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The Day of Pentecost                                                                          June 8th, 2025

Year C                                                                                                            10:00 a.m.

Confirmation and Holy Eucharist (Rite II)

Prelude  

                                                                  

Welcome & Announcements

 

Processional Hymn:  225                “Hail thee, festival day!”                        Blue Hymnal   

 

The Opening Acclamation                                                                                                                                                 

 

Celebrant    Alleluia, Chris is risen.

People           The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.  

Celebrant 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.

 

Collect of the Day

  Officiant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen

 

First Reading:  Acts 2:1-21

When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

            `In the last days it will be, God declares,

that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.

Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.

And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.

The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

Psalm 104:25-35, 37

25 O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.

26 Yonder is the great and wide sea
with its living things too many to number, *
creatures both small and great.

27 There move the ships,
and there is that Leviathan, *
which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you *
to give them their food in due season.

29 You give it to them; they gather it; *
you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; *
you take away their breath,
and they die and return to their dust.

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *
and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; *
may the Lord rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; *
he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; *
I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; *
I will rejoice in the Lord.

37 Bless the Lord, O my soul. *
Hallelujah!

Second Reading Romans 8:14-17

All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. 

            The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

Gradual Hymn: 511              “Holy Spirit, ever living”                              Blue Hymnal       

  

The Gospel:   John 14:8-17; 25-27

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John

People

       Glory to you Lord Christ.

Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you."

["I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."]

            The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

 

The Sermon  The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin

 

Presentation of the Candidates for Confirmation and Reaffirmation

The Celebrant says

The Candidates will now be presented.

Presenters        I present Scott Conners, Jade Trosa-Hooten, and Joshua Roberts for Confirmation.

Presenters        I present Barbara Clark, Kathy Engle, Grant Konno, Doug Propfe, Sylvia Propfe, Lynne Sheppard, and Nancy Rubsam to reaffirm their baptismal vows.

The Bishop asks the candidates

Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil.

Candidate        I do.

Bishop               Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

Candidate          I do, and with God's grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord.

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 those who are committing themselves 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?

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.

 

Prayers for the Candidates

The Bishop says to the congregation

Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed
their commitment to Christ.

Leader

Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and
death.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

 

Leader

Open their hearts to your grace and truth.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

 

Leader

Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

 

Leader

Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy
Church.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader

Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

 

Leader

Send them into the world in witness to your love.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

 

Leader

Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.

People

Lord, hear our prayer.

 

Silence may be kept.

Then the Bishop says

Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and
resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin
and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your
Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in
these your servants the covenant you made with them at their
Baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to
perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ
your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

For Confirmation

The Bishop lays hands upon each one and says
Defend, O Lord, your servant N. with your heavenly grace,
that he may continue yours forever, and daily increase in
your Holy Spirit more and more, until he comes to your
everlasting kingdom. Amen.

 

For Reaffirmation

N., may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you,
direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his
kingdom. Amen.


Then the Bishop says

Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be
over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with
them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of
your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell
with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.


The Peace is then exchanged

Celebrant

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People

And also with you.

 

Blessing of those celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries

 

Offertory Sentence

 

Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name.  Bring offerings and come into His courts.

 

Offering  You may continue to bring your gift to the altar through the online payment application VANCO.

 

Offertory Anthem                   "The heavens are telling"             L. vn Beethoven

Offertory Hymn:  516               “Come down, O Love divine”      Blue Hymnal

 

The Liturgy of the Holy Communion

 Eucharistic Prayer A

The people stand.

Celebrant 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 every-
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.

 Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true
promise, the Holy Spirit came down from
heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead
them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the
confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power
to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel
to all nations.

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:

 

Holy, holy, holy Lord S-129                                                                                   

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 stand or kneel.

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,

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 Fraction

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

 

Fraction Anthem S– 161                                                                                   

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.

 

The Distribution

 All baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord’s table.  Worshippers are welcome to receive the Eucharist in both kinds (bread and wine) or in one kind (bread only), as partaking in one kind is considered sufficient under certain circumstances, according to the Book of Common Prayer. If anyone receiving in one kind desires to reverence the holy chalice, please make the sign of St. Andrew’s cross. If anyone desires to receive a blessing instead of the Eucharist, please also make the sign of St. Andrew’s cross.  For those who are joining us in worship and prayer, but do not yet feel called to receive the Eucharist, you are welcome to sing our communion hymns, or to spend time in prayer and reflection. Gluten-Free host, as always, is available upon request. May God’s peace and blessings be with you all.

 

Communion Hymn: 505    “O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God”                                Blue Hymnal

Communion Hymn: 504   “Come Holy Ghost our souls inspire                         Blue Hymnal

 

Let us pray.

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.

                                   

The Benediction

May the Spirit, who set the Church on fire upon the Day of Pentecost, bring the world alive with the love of the risen Christ; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father , the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you, and remain with you always.  Amen.

 

Recessional Hymn: 500         “Creator, Spirit by whose aid”         Blue Hymnal

 

The Dismissal

       

Celebrant   Let us go forth in to the world rejoicing in the power of the spirit.  Alleluia, alleluia.

People       Thanks be to God.  Alleluia, alleluia.

                                   

Postlude                                              

You are encouraged to stay to listen to the postlude.


 Ministers of the Liturgy

 

Celebrant                                The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin

Liturgical Deacon                   The Rev. Alexander Herasimtschuk

Organist                                  Gregory Citarella

Subdeacon/LEM                      Nancy Durr

Bishop’s Assistant                 Lynea St. Pierre

Reader                                    Terri Rhoades

Crucifer                                  Joseph Rivera-Ramos

Torches                                   Jody Fredeman; Joshua Roberts

Altar Guild                              Terri Rhoades

Usher                                        Marilyn Hill and Greg Fredeman

Wardens  

Steve Carlough

Peggy Kelland

Treasurer

Maya Hennebery

Vestry

Greg Fredeman

Alison Friedland

Maya Hennebery

Mike Matts

Wendy McNeil

Betty Oommen

Sylvia Propfe

 

Rector Emeritus                                                                                  The Rev. Michael B. Webber                   

Bishop                                                                            The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of NY

Suffragan Bishop                                                                                    The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin

Assistant Bishop                                                                            The Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool

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(845) 297-9797        

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