The Feast of Pentecost
May 11, 2008
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
38 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 273
Swanton, Vermont
The
Rev. Reid D. Farrell, Rector
802-868-7185
– Parish Office
802-868-7813
– Rectory
Rector e-mail:
Office e-mail:
Outreach & Pastoral Care e-mail:
holytrinitypastoralcare@verizon.net
8:00 a.m.
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist,
Rite I
Book of Common Prayer, Page 323 and
following
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10:00 a.m.
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist,
Rite II
Processional
Hymn # 225 “Hail thee festival day!”
The Easter
Acclamation
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
The Collect
for Purity (Celebrant and People)
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.
Hymn of
Praise # 513 “Like the murmur of the dove’s song!”
The Collect
Please recite from the insert
The First
Reading
Psalm Please recite from the insert
The Second
Reading
Gospel Hymn
# 516 (vs.1-2) “Come down, O Love divine”
The Holy
Gospel
Gospel Hymn
# 516 (vs.3)
The Sermon The Rev Reid D. Farrell
The Nicene
Creed Page
358
The Prayers
of the People – Form IV Page
388
The Peace
Offertory
Hymn: # 509 ”Spirit divine – attend our
prayers””
Doxology
with Alleluias (Tune from Hymn # 618)
The Great
Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
Holy, holy, holy Lord
(musical setting – S-130)
Jesus, Lamb of God (musical setting – S-164)
Post
Communion Hymn “Thank you, Lord”
Words: “Thank you Lord…”
“Been so good…”
“Thank you Lord…”
Post
Communion Prayer Page 365
Recessional
Hymn # 505 “O
Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God”
Please join us for Coffee
Hour after the 10 a.m. Service
in the Parish Hall!
INTERCESSORY LIST
Diocesan Prayer Cycle:
for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop;
for Thomas, our Bishop;
for the members of Diocesan Loan
Review Committee;
for the clergy and people of St. John the Baptist Church,
Hardwick;
for the clergy and people of The Church of the Province of
Burma.
The World Council of Churches
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:
for an increase in ecumenical
relations and
for the people of Kenya and Tanzania.
Concerns for our Community and
World:
for an increase in peace throughout
the world;
for all victims of violence, warfare and natural disasters;
for residents of nursing homes and community care homes, especially,
Walter, Joan, Jean, Bunty and Donald.
In Military Service: Nathan Kenyon, Ben Pealer, Michael Greco and Patrick Brush.
Special Need: Vivany,
Jorleny, Jessica, Jake, Fred,
Curley, Evelyn, Winnie, Anabel, Dave, Peter, Florabelle, Debbie, Samuel,
Denise, Lisa, Shirley, Diane, Leonard & family, Ruth, The Herren Family,
Vera, Toni, Benjamin, Doug, Alison, Sharon, Marie, Mary, Kevin, Katherine, Pat,
Robert, Susie, Mia, Jane, David and Verna.
Sick: Elizabeth, Jo, Sandy, Lucille, Rita,
Joshua, Greg, Arnold, Steve, Florence, Nancy, William, James, Ned, Marc, Eve,
John, Shirley, Chris, Carol, Charles, Maurice, Priscilla, Mary, Peg, Lily, Chris,
Meredith, Robert, Lisa, Dianne, Dave, Johanna, Elaine and Kathy.
For those celebrating birthdays this
week:
Today
– Kyle Trushaw Wednesday –
David Wood
Friday
– Karen Visconti Saturday –
Jenna Garrison
For those celebrating anniversaries
this week:
Today – Gladys & Arthur Nokes
In New Life: Ruth Tuck – May 11
George Tuck – May 11
Mary
Cleland – May 11
Harmar
Brereton – May 12
Butch
Ryan – May 12
Our thanks to all
those assisting in today’s celebration:
8:00 a.m.
Lectors: Laura Wood and Tammy Farr
10:00 a.m.
Celebrant: Rev. Reid Farrell Organist: Rob
Guerrina
Greeter: Linda Wirts Crucifer: Michal McCurdy
Chalice: Natalie Good Acolytes: Carol McCurdy
Linda Wirts Evan Anderson
Lectors Doreen LaFlam Oblations: The Cavas
Linda Wirts
Prayers of
the People: Sandi Kenyon
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you for worshipping with us today!
All are welcome to join us for Communion around the Lord’s
Table
as well as for Coffee Hour after the 10 a.m. service
Meetings this week:
Vestry Meeting – Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Upper
Room
Our phone and email
transition are complete. You should be able to reach Fr. Reid,
Carol and I at the phone numbers and email addresses shown on the front of the
bulletin. If you encounter any problems, please let us know.
Don’t forget,
our official community grand opening/ rededication of the building/
consecration of the small chapel/Bishop’s Ely’s visitation will be held on Sunday,
July 6th starting at 10 a.m. Please hold this date on your calendar! It is sure to be a great day!
Our White
Gift Basket responsibility for the month of May is Brookhaven Learning and Treatment
Center in Chelsea. Items of particular need for their summer camp
program include: swimming gear
(goggles, flippers, water shoes, towels, waterproof sun screen), art supplies
(markers, colored pencils, construction paper), blank writing exam booklets or
journals (appropriate for boys), keepsake boxes, corn starch and food coloring
for art projects, playing cards, Frisbees or sandbox equipment. Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Community Events and
Needs:
The Vermont
Chapter of ECVA is hosting a series of five summer workshops on plein
aire watercolor painting. These
workshops will occur around the state.
The first of the workshops will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Oakledge Park in Burlington. For more information contact Peggy Poppe
at 238-4256 or via email at ppoppe@verizon.net
Grace Church
in Sheldon will be hosting a farewell brunch for The Rev. David
Walters next Sunday, May 18 after the 9 a.m. Eucharist. Also, new chancel carpet will be dedicated
at the service. For more information,
contact either Beth Crane at 326-4603 or Sue Palin at 933-2406.
Bella Voce
Women’s Chorus will present A Jubilant Song - spring concerts on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m.
at the First Baptist Church in Burlington and on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at
the South Hero Congregational Church in South Hero. For more information refer to the posters in the Parish Hall or
see Rose.
All Saints
Episcopal Church in Burlington will have its annual Lobster Supper on Saturday, May
31. Sittings will be held at 5
and 6:30 p.m. See the red flyer on the
bulletin board in the Parish Hall for information regarding pricing and how to
make a reservation.
CarePartners Adult Day Center (formerly known as Club Respite)
provides warm safe and stimulating care for adults with dementia and/or
physical frailty. See the flyer on the
parish hall bulletin board for more information.
Happy Mother’s Day!!!