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Disciple(Obviously distressed) Surely, not I?JesusIt is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the bowl with me. For the Son of mangoes as it is written of him, but woe to the one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It wouldhave been better for that one not to have been born.Narrator 2While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, and gaveit to them.JesusTake, this is my body.Narrator 2Then Jesus took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank fromit.JesusThis is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly I tell you, I will neverdrink again of the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.Narrator 3When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.JesusYou will all become deserters of me, for it is written, "I will strike the shepherd, and the sheepwill be scattered." But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.PeterEven though all become deserters, I will not.JesusTruly I will tell you, this day, this very night, before the cock crows twice, you will deny methree times.PeterEven though I must die with you, I will not deny you.Narrator 3They went to a place called Gethsemane.JesusSit here while I pray.Narrator 1Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated.JesusI am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and keep awake.Narrator 1Going a little further, Jesus threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible,the hour might pass from him.JesusAbba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet not what I want,but what you want.Narrator 1Jesus came and found them sleeping.JesusSimon, are you asleep? Could you not keep awake one hour? Keep awake and pray that youmay not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.Narrator 2Again Jesus went away and prayed, saying the same words. And once more he came and foundthem sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to him. He camea third time.10

JesusAre you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come; the Son of Man isbetrayed into the hands of sinners. Get up, let us be going. See my betrayer is at hand.Narrator 3Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; and with him therewas a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Nowthe betrayer had given them a sign.JudasThe one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.Narrator 3So when Judas came, he went up to Jesus and kissed him.JudasRabbi!Narrator 1Then they laid hands on him and arrested him. But one of those who stood near drew hissword and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear.JesusHave you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a bandit? Day afterday I was with you in the temple teaching and you did not arrest me. But let the scripturesbe fulfilled.Narrator 1All of them deserted Jesus and fled. —A certain young man was following him, wearingnothing but a linen cloth. They caught hold of him, but he left the linen cloth and ran offnaked.Narrator 2They took Jesus to the High Priest; and all the chief priests, the elders and the scribes wereassembled. Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest;and he was sitting with the guards, warming himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and thewhole council were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they foundnone. Some stood up and gave false testimony against him.WitnessWe heard him say, "I will destroy this temple made with hands, and in three days I will buildanother, not made with hands."Narrator 2But even on this point their testimony did not agree. Then the high priest stood up beforethem.High PriestHave you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?Narrator 3But Jesus was silent and did not answer.High PriestAre you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed one?JesusI am; and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power, and comingwith the clouds of heaven.High Priest(tearing his clothes) Why do we still need witnesses? You have heard his blasphemy! What isyour decision?Narrator 3All of them condemned Jesus as deserving death. Some began to spit on him, to blindfoldhim and to strike him.11

Bystander 2:Prophecy.Narrator 1The guards also took him over and beat him. —While Peter was below in the courtyard,warming himself, a servant girl came by.Servant GirlYou also were with Jesus, the man from Nazareth.PeterI do not know or understand what you are talking about.Narrator 1He went into the forecourt. Then the cock crowed. The servant girl saw him again.Servant GirlThis man was one of them.Narrator 1Again he denied it. Later a bystander came by.Bystander 1Certainly, you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.Peter(cursing and swearing) I do not know this man you are talking about.Narrator 1At that moment the cock crowed for a second time. Peter remembered.JesusBefore the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.Narrator 1He broke down and wept. —As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultationwith the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, andhanded him over to Pilate.PilateAre you the King of the Jews?JesusYou say so.Narrator 2Then the chief priests accused him of many things.PilateHave you no answer? See how many charges they bring against you.Narrator 2Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. Now at the festival he used to releasea prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked. Now a man called Barabbas was in prisonwith the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. So the crowd came andbegan to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom.PilateDo you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?Narrator 2For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over. But thechief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead.PilateThen what do you wish me to do—with the man you call—the King of the Jews?CROWDCrucify him!PilateWhy, what evil has he done?CROWDCrucify him!12

Narrator 3So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus,handed him over to be crucified. Then the soldiers led Jesus into the courtyard of the palace,and called together the whole cohort. They clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twistingsome thorns into a crown, they put it on him. They began to salute him.SoldierHail, King of the Jews!Narrator 1They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him and knelt down in homage to him. Aftermocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Thenthey led Jesus out to crucify him. They compelled a passerby, who was coming in from thecountry, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. Thenthey brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of the skull).[All stand]They offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. They crucified him, anddivided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. It was nineo'clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against himread, "The King of the Jews." With Jesus they crucified two bandits, one on his right and oneon his left. Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads.Bystander 1Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself, and comedown from the cross!High PriestHe saved others; he cannot save himself.High PriestLet the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see andbelieve.Narrator 2Those who were crucified with Jesus also taunted him. When it was noon, darkness cameover the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loudvoice.Eloi Eloi, lema sabachthani?JesusNarrator 2Which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Some of the bystanders heardit.Bystander 1Listen, he is calling for Elijah.Narrator 2Someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick and gave it to him to drink.Bystander 1Wait; let us see if Elijah will come to take him down.Narrator 2Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. — The curtain of the temple was torn in two,from top to bottom. The centurion saw that in this way he breathed his last.[ The people may bow. ]CenturionTruly this man was God's Son!13

There were also women looking on from a distance; among them were Mary Magdalene, andMary the mother of James the younger and of Jesus and Salome. These used to follow himand provided for him when he was in Galilee; and there were many other women who hadcome up with him to Jerusalem. When evening had come, and since it was the day ofPreparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member ofthe council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldlyto Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate wondered if he were already dead; andsummoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time. Whenhe learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. Then Josephbought a linen cloth, and taking down the body, wrapped it in the linen cloth, and laid it ina tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. He then rolled a stone against the door of thetomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus saw where the body was laid.Narrator 3At the conclusion of the Passion Gospel, please be seated for a few moments of silencePRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form IVBCP 388Deacon or other leaderLet us pray for the Church and for the world.Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, andreveal your glory in the world.SilenceLord, in your mercyHear our prayer.Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor oneanother and serve the common good.SilenceLord, in your mercyHear our prayer.Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service ofothers and to your honor and glory.SilenceLord, in your mercyHear our prayer.Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love oneanother as he loves us.SilenceLord, in your mercyHear our prayer.14

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, andbring them the joy of your salvation.SilenceLord, in your mercyHear our prayer.We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we mayshare with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.SilenceLord, in your mercyHear our prayer.Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.Deanery Cycle of PrayerWe pray for the congregations of our deanery and for the people of St. Paul’s,Crescent City. Heavenly father, source of all blessing and all good; bless andmagnify the efforts, works and intentions of the St. Paul’s congregation as youdid the loaves and fishes for your Son Jesus so long ago, that their works mayfind favor in your sight, and glorify your Name.Diocesan Cycle of PrayerSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church, AuburnThe Rev. Brian Rebholtz, RectorThe Rev. Patty Park, DeaconThe Rev. Bill Hefti, DeaconGrace Episcopal Church, FairfieldThe Rev. Karen Freeman, Priest-in-ChargeThe Rev. Perry Polk, Associate PriestThe Rev. David Cavanagh, Associate PriestAnglican Cycle of PrayerProvince Hong Kong Sheng Kung HuiThe Rt. Rev. Matthias Der, BishopThe Rt. Rev. Peter Kwong, Bishop EmeritusThe Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassionupon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father,Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.15

CONFESSION OF SINThe Deacon saysLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.Silence may be kept.Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin 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 Celebrant stands and saysAlmighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in allgoodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.THE PEACEBCP 360Please stand in body or spirit.CelebrantPeopleThe peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you.Then the Ministers and the People offer a simple wave, gesture, bow or smilein the name of the Lord and then are seated.16

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTSPRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAYBCP 830Watch over your child, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen themwhen they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart mayyour peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.BLESSING FOR AN ANNIVERSARYBCP 431O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christand his Church. Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherisheach other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessingand peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now andforever. Amen.PRAYER FOR TRAVELERSBCP 831O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever wego: Preserve those who travel [in particular ]; surround them with your loving care; protect themfrom every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.17

THE HOLY COMMUNIONOFFERTORY SENTENCEBCP 377Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2OFFERTORY ANTHEMPassion Chorale arr. by Hal H. HopsonText attributed to Bernard of ClairvauxO SACRED HEAD, NOW WOUNDEDO sacred head, now wounded,with grief and shame weighed down,now scornfully surroundedwith thorns, thine only crown;O sacred head, what glory,what bliss till now was thine;Yet, though despised and gory,I joy to call thee mine.What language shall I borrowto thank thee, dearest friend,for this thy dying sorrow,thy pity without end?O make me thine forever;and should I fainting be.Lord, let me never, neveroutlive my love to thee.Please stand in body or spirit and join in singing.OFFERTORY HYMN #458SUNG BY ALLMY SONG IS LOVE UNKNOWN (Love Unknown)18

The people remain standing.CelebrantPeopleAll things come of thee, O Lord,and of thine own have we given thee.DOXOLOGY(Old Hundredth)Praise God from whom all blessings flowPraise God all creatures here belowPraise God above ye heavenly hostsPraise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMENAll are invited to make a gift to our mission of striving to glorify God,follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit,please visit https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/.THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGBCP 361Eucharistic Prayer ACelebrantPeopleThe Lord be with you.And also with you.CelebrantPeopleLift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.CelebrantPeopleLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give him thanks and praise.19

The Celebrant proceedsIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator ofheaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he mightdraw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for allwho put their trust in him.Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, whofor ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:SANCTUSSUNG BY ALLHOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD S #114Setting: Healey WillanThe people stand or kneel.The Celebrant continuesHoly and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin andbecome subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share ourhuman 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 thewhole world.On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had giventhanks 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."20

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, allof 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 PeopleChrist has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.The Celebrant continuesWe celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling hisdeath, 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 drinkof new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve youin 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 allhonor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.And now, as our SaviorChrist has taught us,we are bold to say,THE LORD’S PRAYERBCP 364People and CelebrantOur 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 thosewho 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.21

THE BREAKING OF THE BREADBCP 364A period of silence is kept.CelebrantPeopleChrist our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore let us keep the feast.FRACTION ANTHEMSUNG BY ALLAGNUS DEI S #158CelebrantSetting: Healey WillanThe Gifts of God for the People of God.Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.22

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Mar 28, 2021 · THE PASSION GOSPEL Mark 14:1-15:47 You may be seated for the first part of the Passion. At the verse which mentions the arrival at the place called The Skull, or Golgotha, please stand, and at the moment of Our Lord's death, it is customary for all to kneel