July 6, 2025 Proper 9C

Prelude: “Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner” John Knowles Paine

Opening Hymn: 607 “O God of every nation”

Hymn of Praise S-280

Psalm 66 sung. Antiphons following verses 4, 8

Sequence Hymn: 711 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, V 1 after the Gospel

Anthem: “O be joyful in the Lord,” Carlton T Russell

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-129

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 597 “O day of peace that dimly shines”

Final hymn: 594 “God of grace and God of glory”

Postlude: “Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner” John Knowles Paine


Notes and acknowledgements

* “Seek ye first” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“God holds our souls in life”

  • ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — www.sjmp.com — licensed permission to photocopy

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • from S-129 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

June 29, 2025, Proper 8C

Prelude: 

Opening Hymn: 525 “The church’s one foundation”

Hymn of Praise S-280 “Glory to God in the highest”

Psalm 16, spoken

Sequence Hymn: “Don’t be afraid”

It’s very short. Please just say “Sequence hymn, ‘Don’t be afraid'” following the Gospel. Or something similar.

Anthem: “The Lost Chord,” by Arthur Sullivan. Sung by Louisa Waycott

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-129

Fraction S-152

Communion Anthem: “Agnus Dei,” from B Minor Mass, J.S. Bach

Communion Hymn: 

Final hymn: 559 “Lead us, heavenly Father”

Postlude: 


Notes and acknowledgements

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Don’t be afraid”

  • © 1995 WGRG c/o Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent
  • Contributors: Iona Community, John Bell
  • Reprinted under OneLicense# 707999

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • from S-129 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

June 22, 2025 Proper 7C

Prelude: 

Opening Hymn: 388 “O worship the King, all glorious above”

Hymn of Praise S-280 “Glory to God in the highest”

Psalm 22, spoken

Sequence Hymn: “Praise the One who breaks the darkness”

Anthem: “There is a balm in Gilead,” Thomas Pavlechko

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-129

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 685 “Rock of ages, cleft for me”

Final hymn: 411 “O bless the Lord, my soul” *

Postlude: 


Notes and acknowledgements

* “O bless the Lord, my soul” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund


“Praise the One who breaks the darkness”

  • Contributors: Rusty Edwards, Donald Murphy
  • Tune: Harm. ©2010 Celebrating Grace Music, a division of Celebrating Grace, Inc.
  • Text: ©1987 Hope Publishing Company
  • Reprinted under OneLicense# 707999

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • from S-129 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

June 15, 2025, TrinityC

Prelude: “Prelude” from Music for a Sunday Morning Allen Gibbs

Opening Hymn: 362 “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty”

Hymn of Praise S-236 “Glory to you”

Psalm 8sung. Antiphons following verses 3, 6, 10

Sequence Hymn: 665 “All my hope on God is founded”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, Vv 4-5 after Gospel

Anthem: “We praise thee, O God,” Ronald Arnatt

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-129

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: WLP 746 “God the sculptor of the mountains”

Final hymn: 371 “Thou, whose almighty word”

Postlude: “Fiesta” Emma Lou Diemer


Notes and acknowledgements

* “Holy, holy, holy” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to you”

  • Setting: John Rutter (b. 1945) Copyright © 1985 Oxford University Press, Inc.
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • From S-236 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Your majesty is praised above the heavens”

  • ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — www.sjmp.com — licensed permission to photocopy

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • from S-129 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“God the sculptor of the mountains”

  • Words: John Thornburg (b. 1954); © 1994 John Thornburg
  • Music: Sandria, Gerre Hancock (1934-2012) © Oxford University Press
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999

June 8, 2025, PentecostC

Prelude: “Prelude on ‘Veni creator Spiritus” Libby Larsen

Opening Hymn: 225 “Hail thee, festival day!” *

Hymn of Praise S-236 “Glory to you”

Psalm 104:25-35, 37 sung. Antiphons following verses 27, 31, 37

Sequence Hymn: 516 “Come down, O Love divine”

Anthem: “Spirit, come” Evelyn Larter

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-125

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: WLP 832 “Veni Sancte Spiritus”

Rubric – Please sing Veni Sancte Spiritus repeatedly, as an ostinato. A cantor will chant verses while the refrain is sung.

Final hymn: 539 “O Zion, haste”

Postlude: “Toccata festival” Fredrik Sixten


Notes and acknowledgements

* “Hail thee, festival day!” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to you”

  • Setting: John Rutter (b. 1945) Copyright © 1985 Oxford University Press, Inc.
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • From S-236 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia! Send forth your spirit”

  • ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — www.sjmp.com — licensed permission to photocopy

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: From A Community Mass, Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
  • Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • from S-125 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Veni Sancte Spiritus”

  • Words: Pentecost Sequence; Taizé Community, 1978
  • Music: Jacques Berthier (1923-1994) © 1984 Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • From #832 in Wonder, Love, and Praise Copyright © 1997 by The Church Pension Fund


June 1, 2025, Easter 7C

Prelude: “Andante” Elisabeth Andrée

Opening Hymn: 390 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation” *

Gloria S-280

Psalm spoken

Sequence Hymn: 7 “Christ, whose glory fills the skies”

Anthem: “How can I keep from singing,” Cliff Brock

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-125

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: “For the beauty of the earth”

Final hymn: 450 “All hail the power of Jesus’ name” Vv. 1-3, 6

Postlude: “Aurelia,” from Agora Sacred Suite Sharon Willis


Notes and acknowledgements

* “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: From A Community Mass, Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
  • Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • from S-125 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“For the beauty of the earth”

  • Text: Folliott S. Pierpoint (1835-1917), alt.
  • Music: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872
  • Text and music in Public Domain
  • From #879 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship Copyright © 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

May 25, 2025, Easter 6C

Prelude: Chorale Prelude on ‘Bridegroom’ James Biery

Opening Hymn: 379 “God is love, let heaven adore him”

Gloria S-280

Psalm spoken

Sequence Hymn: 513 “Like the murmur of the dove’s song”

Anthem: 

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-125

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 490 “I want to walk as a child of the light” *

Final hymn: 535 “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim”

Postlude: Chorale Prelude on ‘Lasst uns erfreuen’ Mark Sedio


Notes and acknowledgements

* “I want to walk as a child of the light” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: From A Community Mass, Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
  • Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • from S-125 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

May 18, 2025, Easter 5C

Prelude: “Hozho” Connor Chee

Opening Hymn: 296 “We know that Christ is raised and dies no more”

Gloria S-280

Psalm spoken

Sequence Hymn: 529 “In Christ there is no east or west” *

Anthem: 

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-125

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 304 “I come with joy to meet my Lord”

Final hymn: 657 “Love divine, all love’s excelling” *

Postlude: Chorale Prelude on ‘Gaudeamus pariter’ Robert Buckley Farlee


Notes and acknowledgements

“Hozho” was composed by a Navajo composer, and here are his notes about the piece:

“This piece was inspired by the traditional Diné (Navajo) concept of Hózhó, often translated as ‘balance and beauty.’ This concept permeates Diné life and culture, and reflects the state of harmony that binds all things together in the universe. When elements of the universe fall out of balance, nature will ultimately strive to achieve homeostasis and balance once again. In the same way, the Diné seek to achieve harmony and beauty in life each day, despite the inevitable times of imbalance.

As a child, my grandmother taught me that keeping balance and harmony in my life started with the simplest things. I was taught to always keep my necklaces hung neatly so they would not tangle, to keep my belongings in order, and even to make sure my shoes were untied when I took them off. The idea was that if I could keep balance in those fundamental things, it would permeate my spirit and inspire my life as a whole. Although I still struggle to keep the space where I live and work in perfect order, I know that when I feel overwhelmed or out of sorts, I can start by organizing the simple things to welcome balance back into my life.

‘Hózhó’ for Organ Solo presents a musical search for balance and beauty. At times, the music is unbalanced in form and meter, but seeks to return to a more harmonious state. The melodic content that opens the piece is presented again at the end, but in retrograde. This symbolizes a balanced idea that surrounds the rest of the (sometimes unbalanced) musical content. It returns the listener to the beginning of the piece with a melody that is in essence the same, but transformed during the experience.”

-Connor Chee

* “In Christ there is no east or west” and “Love divine, all love’s excelling” were submitted as favorite hymns by parishioners.

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: From A Community Mass, Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
  • Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • from S-125 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

May 11, Easter 4C

Prelude: Chorale Prelude on ‘Crimond’ Barbara Harbach

Opening Hymn: 518 “Christ is made the sure foundation”

Gloria S-280

Psalm spoken

Sequence Hymn: 691 “My faith looks up to thee”

(during prayers of the people, or after) Prayer for Choristers from last year

Anthem: “For Mary, Mother of our Lord” Simon Lole. Sung by the St. Thomas Cherub Choir

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-125

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 645 “The King of love my shepherd is” *

(Right before blessing) Choral Blessing “Now go in peace” arr. Michael Mair. Sung by the St. Thomas Cherub Choir

Final hymn: 708 “Savior, like a shepherd lead us”

Postlude: Chorale Prelude on ‘Den signede Dag” Wayne Wold


Notes and acknowledgements

* “The King of love my shepherd is” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner”

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: From A Community Mass, Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
  • Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • from S-125 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

May 4, Easter 3C/Grad Day

Prelude: “Halle, halle, hallelujah” John Behnke

Opening Hymn: 366 “Holy God, we praise thy name” Vv 1-4

Gloria S-280

Psalm spoken

Sequence Hymn: 602 “Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love”

Anthem: “The Ash Grove” Jason Krug, rung by St. Thomas Handbell Choir

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-125

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 686 “Come, thou fount of every blessing”

Final hymn: 473 “Lift high the cross”

Postlude: “Alleluia No. 1” Jeffrey Honoré


Notes and acknowledgements

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: From A Community Mass, Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
  • Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
  • Reprinted under OneLicense #707999
  • from S-125 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund