Prelude: “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth” – G. F. Handel
Opening Hymn
the Celebrant says: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
A Prayer for the Power of the Spirit Among the People of God
God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy &re. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn of Praise
Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Lessons
First Reading
Acts 3:12-19
Peter addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.
“And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.”
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 4
1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *
you set me free when I am hard-pressed;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 “You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *
how long will you worship dumb idols
and run after false gods?”
3 Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *
when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.
4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; *
speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.
5 Offer the appointed sacrifices *
and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see better times!” *
Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, *
more than when grain and wine and oil increase.
8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *
for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Second Reading
1 John 3:1-7
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People:Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn
Holy Gospel
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Luke 24:36b-48
Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence.
Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Message of the Day: Today’s sermon is titled Legacy. It was written by the Rev. Carlos de la Torre.
Interlude : “Christ the Lord is Risen Again” – 16th century German tune
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 carne 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 oft he 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 for Easter
Celebrant: Let us place our needs, fears and anxieties and our hopes before our loving God, rejoicing because Christ has triumphed over death, fear, anxiety and is going to be with us and in us today and forever.
Our response is: Lord, hear our prayer.
1. For our presiding bishop Michael Curry, Our bishops, Ian and Laura, our lay leaders, deacons and priests, that they may continue to lead the Church in witnessing to our mission to create a new world, and to the joyful truth of the Resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For all the medical personnel, who are dedicating their lives to fight COVID-19, to heal those who are infected, for churches facilitating as vaccination centers, and to those who dedicated their lives to pray for them, that we may inspire them with hope while all of us create a new world along with Jesus, and be Christ’s witnesses in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For those unjustly deprived of their freedom, especially the immigrant community in deportation proceedings, for us deprived to gathering together to stop the spread of COVID-19, that we all may draw fresh hope of freedom from the mystery of the Resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For us the church and the family of God, gathered here in Easter joy, that we may bear witness by continuing the creation of a New Haven on earth, and to the risen Christ and reflect him in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.
5. For us all, the church of Saint St. Peter-Trinity and our community, that your risen Spirit keep working within us to continue the creation a New Heaven on earth; and make us your hands, your feet and your body to reconcile our broken community and world, let us pray to the Lord.
6. For those who have died from COVID-19, for those who are actively dying as well, that with the promise and assurance of Jesus, they are resurrected in Christ today, let us pray to the Lord.
7. Let us pray for our own needs and the needs of others. Prayer Ministry invites you to join them in continued prayers for those folks who’s names appear in the Prayers of the People. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, praying for Mary, Tammy, Pete, Wendy, Edie, Jennifer, Bridget, Bobby, Warren, Kari, Ray, Emily, Cheryl, Dan, Chris and Carol give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation
Celebrant: Dear loving Father and Mother God, your beloved son has risen from the dead, as he promised us. He promised to be with us while we continue creating a New Haven on earth, please stay with us as we struggle and rejoice with you and one another. In peace and joy we present our prayers to you, through the same risen Lord, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Confession of Sin
The Celebrant says: Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept.
Minister and People
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives.We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Absolution
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Postlude:
“Hail the Risen Lord” – Franklin Ritter
Thank you for the online service. Thank you to everyone
that contributed to making it happen. Wendy the music was
beautiful.