Worship Bulletin

PENTECOST SUNDAY
HOLY EUCHARIST
JUNE 8, 2025 | 9:30 AM

Welcome to St. John’s! If you are new, please sign our Guest Book in the back of the church and join us for Coffee Hour in our Parish Life Center.

This is a family friendly congregation. If you have toddlers, please feel free to sit to the front right where we have a “soft space,” and a nursery room is available in the back as needed. Please let an usher know if you require hearing assistance.

Today we celebrate Holy Communion. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, all are welcome to receive at the Lord’s Table.

PRELUDE Come Holy Spirit, Lord and God (BWV 651) J.S. Bach

PROCESSIONAL HYMN   Hail Thee, Festival Day Blue Hymnal #225

Flowers are given by Mack & Cathy Henley in celebration of their 38th anniversary and Mack’s 85th birthday.

OPENING ACCLAMATION Book of Common Prayer p.355

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Celebrant & 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.

SONG OF PRAISE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Blue Hymnal #S-280

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.

COLLECT FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY Book of Common Prayer p.227

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever..Amen.

FIRST READING ACTS 2:1-21

Reader: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 104:25,28-31, 34

SECOND READING ROMANS 8:14-17

Reader: A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans

Reader:  The Word of the Lord
People:  Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Celtic Alleluia

THE HOLY GOSPEL  John 14:8-17

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory be to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

SEQUENCE HYMN Spirit Divine, Attend our Prayers Blue Hymnal #509, v.1

SERMON The Reverend Tammy Smith-Firestone

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 VI Book of Common Prayer p.392

The Leader and People pray responsively:

Leader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

Leader: For all people in their daily life and work;
People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Leader: For this community, the nation, and the world;
People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation;
People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Leader: For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For Sean our Presiding Bishop, and Megan our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;
People: For all who serve God in his Church.Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence
The People may add their own petitions.

Leader: Hear us, Lord;
People: For your mercy is great.
Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence
The People may add their own thanksgivings.

Leader: We will exalt you, O God our King;
People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence
The People may add their own petitions.

Leader: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People: Who put their trust in you.

The Celebrant concludes with a collect

CONFESSION OF SIN
Celebrant: Let us confess our ins against God and our neighbor.

Silence

Celebrant 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 Chrsit, have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways,
to the the glory of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant: 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
Celebrant    The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People        And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE LITURGY OF THE TABLE

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Litany to the Holy Spirit—Peter Hurford

PRESENTATION HYMN
Through north and south and east and west
May God’s immortal name be blessed:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Till ev’rywhere beneath the sun,
God’s reign begins; God’s will is done:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A Book of Common Prayer p. 361
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.
Celebrant: It is truly right, and a good and joyful thing…

…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  
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.

Celebrant: …Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant: And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you…

…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.
People: Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Celebrant:    And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

The Celebrant breaks the bread.

Celebrant: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia

THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECEIVING COMMUNION
Please follow the directions of the ushers. We go to the communion rail to receive. Respond to the words: “The Body of Christ, the Bread of Life” and “The Blood of Christ, the Cup of Salvation” with a hearty “Amen.” After receiving Communion it is appropriate to return to your seat to kneel or sit in silence for personal prayer and thanksgiving.
There are two options for reception. First is drinking from the common cup. When approaching the priest giving the bread or host, raise cupped hands to receive the bread. Consume and then take the cup by its base to tip to your lips to drink. Return to your seat by way of the side aisles.
The second option for reception is intinction (bread dipped into the wine). As the clergy person approaches, point to the chalice that the priest may take a wafer, intinct it in the wine, and give to you to consume. Return to your seat by way of the side aisles.
If you are unable to come forth to receive Communion, simply make it known to the usher and the clergy will come out to you to bring the bread and wine. The priest will instinct the bread into the wine and give it to you to consume.
If you are not communing, please consider coming forth for a blessing. As you approach the priest, cross your arms across your chest to indicate you desire a blessing. 

COMMUNION ANTIPHON FACTUS EST REPENTE

COMMUNION HYMN Holy Spirit, Font of Light Blue Hymnal #228

POST COMMUNION PRAYER Book of Common Prayer p. 366

Celebrant: Let us pray. Eternal God,
Celebrant and People: 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.

PRAYERS FOR BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

BLESSING

FINAL HYMN Alabare

DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia!
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

VOLUNTARY Kyrie, O God the Holy Ghost (BWV 671) J.S. Bach

Thank you for worshipping with us this morning. If you are new, please sign our Guest Book in the back of the church and join us for Coffee Hour in our Parish Life Center.

       

   St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
2341 Floral Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 894-1971 · office@stjohnschico.org
The Very Reverend Tammy Smith-Firestone, Rector
Jeffrey Cooper, Director of Music

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