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  • The Fifth Sunday in Lent

    St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
    243 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360

    10:00 AM Rite II
    March 19, 2023

    The Rt. Rev. Shannon Duckworth., Bishop
    The Rev. Jim Morrison, Rector


    The Fourth Sunday in Lent

    The Liturgy of the Word

    Enter in Silence

    Priest: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins..
    People: His mercy endures forever.

    Trisagion Hymnal S 102

    Celebrant says
    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 Collect of the Day

    Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

    First Lesson
    1 Samuel 16:1-13

    The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the Lord commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.

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

    Psalm 23

    1 The Lord is my shepherd; *
    I shall not be in want.
    2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *
    and leads me beside still waters.
    3 He revives my soul *
    and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.
    4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; *
    for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
    5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *
    you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
    6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *
    and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

    Second Lesson
    Ephesians 5:8-14

    Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

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

    Gospel Acclamation

    Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
    Congregation repeats

    Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
    John (9:1-41)

    People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
    As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.”

    The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age; ask him.” So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” Then they reviled him, saying, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” The man answered, “Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying to teach us?” And they drove him out. Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, “Surely we are not blind, are we?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.”

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

    The Sermon The Rev. Jim Morrison

    The Nicene Creed (all standing)

    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

    The Prayers of the People (Form V)

    Deacon or other leader

    In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”
    (or “Kyrie eleison”).

    For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth
    and love, and be found without fault at the day of your
    coming, we pray to you, O Lord.

    Here and after every petition the People respond

    Kyrie eleison. or Lord, have mercy.

    For N. our Presiding Bishop, for N. (N.) our own Bishop(s),
    for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people
    of God, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For those in positions of public trust [especially _______________], that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who live and work in this community [especially _______________], we pray to you, O Lord.]]

    For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For this congregation [for those who are present, and for those who are absent], that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.

    | For __________________ , we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and
    those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the
    saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain
    or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.

    Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary,
    (blessed N.) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another,
    and all our life to Christ our God.
    To you, O Lord our God.

    Silence

    The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect, or the following Doxology

    For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and for ever. Amen.

    People: Lord, have mercy.
    The Celebrant adds a concluding prayer
    Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

    Silence may be kept.

    Minister 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 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 Bishop, when present, or the Priest, stands and says

    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

    Announcements

    Stations of the Cross—Fridays at 5:00PM in Lent

    Wednesday Eucharist with anointing of the Sick at 5:00PM

    Pastoral Visits—Please schedule a meeting to visit with Father Jim. Meeting can be at your home, at church, or a location of your comfort. 504-491-8686 or send me an email—jim.morrison@stmattshouma.org

    Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Week of 3/19-3/25: Janie Rhymes, Lona Smith, Sophia Clark, Mary Ellen Dupont, Shirley Usé

    Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    The Offertory

    Offertory Hymn: Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness (Hymn 339)


    Back to beginning of Hymn 339

    Eucharistic Prayer A

     The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and says
    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.

    Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

    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:

    Celebrant and People
    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.
    The people stand or kneel.

    Then the Celebrant continues

    Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human 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 the whole world.

    On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks 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.”

    After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of 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 People
    Christ has died.
    Christ is risen.
    Christ will come again.

    The Celebrant continues

    We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, 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 drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in 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 all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

    And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our 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 those who 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.

    The Breaking of the Bread

    At St. Matthew’s we welcome all persons, regardless of denomination, who have been baptized with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to share in the communion at this Altar. Those wishing to receive a blessing only may cross their hands over their heart.

    Communion Music: My shepherd will supply my needs (Hymn 664)


    Have thine own way, Lord (LEVAS 145)

    Post Communion Prayer

    Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

    Recessional Hymn 690: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah



    Return to top of Hymn 690

    The Dismissal

    Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
    People: Thanks be to God.

    All are welcome to Sunday Service at 10:00 AM, March 26, 2023, 242 Barrow Str., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church


    March 24, 2023
  • The Fourth Sunday in Lent

    St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
    243 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360

    10:00 AM Rite II
    March 19, 2023

    The Rt. Rev. Shannon Duckworth., Bishop
    The Rev. Jim Morrison, Rector


    The Fourth Sunday in Lent

    The Liturgy of the Word

    Enter in Silence

    Priest: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins..
    People: His mercy endures forever.

    Trisagion Hymnal S 102

    Celebrant says
    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 Collect of the Day

    Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

    First Lesson
    1 Samuel 16:1-13

    The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the Lord commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.

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

    Psalm 23

    1 The Lord is my shepherd; *
    I shall not be in want.
    2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *
    and leads me beside still waters.
    3 He revives my soul *
    and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.
    4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; *
    for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
    5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *
    you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
    6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *
    and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

    Second Lesson
    Ephesians 5:8-14

    Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

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

    Gospel Acclamation

    Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
    Congregation repeats

    Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
    John (9:1-41)

    People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
    As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.”

    The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age; ask him.” So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” Then they reviled him, saying, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” The man answered, “Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying to teach us?” And they drove him out. Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, “Surely we are not blind, are we?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.”

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

    The Sermon The Rev. Jim Morrison

    The Nicene Creed (all standing)

    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

    The Prayers of the People (Form V)

    Deacon or other leader

    In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”
    (or “Kyrie eleison”).

    For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth
    and love, and be found without fault at the day of your
    coming, we pray to you, O Lord.

    Here and after every petition the People respond

    Kyrie eleison. or Lord, have mercy.

    For N. our Presiding Bishop, for N. (N.) our own Bishop(s),
    for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people
    of God, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For those in positions of public trust [especially _______________], that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who live and work in this community [especially _______________], we pray to you, O Lord.]]

    For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For this congregation [for those who are present, and for those who are absent], that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.

    | For __________________ , we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and
    those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the
    saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain
    or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.

    Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary,
    (blessed N.) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another,
    and all our life to Christ our God.
    To you, O Lord our God.

    Silence

    The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect, or the following Doxology

    For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and for ever. Amen.

    People: Lord, have mercy.
    The Celebrant adds a concluding prayer
    Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

    Silence may be kept.

    Minister 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 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 Bishop, when present, or the Priest, stands and says

    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

    Announcements

    Stations of the Cross—Fridays at 5:00PM in Lent

    Wednesday Eucharist with anointing of the Sick at 5:00PM

    Pastoral Visits—Please schedule a meeting to visit with Father Jim. Meeting can be at your home, at church, or a location of your comfort. 504-491-8686 or send me an email—jim.morrison@stmattshouma.org

    Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Week of 3/19-3/25: Janie Rhymes, Lona Smith, Sophia Clark, Mary Ellen Dupont, Shirley Usé

    Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    The Offertory

    Offertory Hymn: Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness (Hymn 339)


    Back to beginning of Hymn 339

    Eucharistic Prayer A

     The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and says
    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.

    Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

    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:

    Celebrant and People
    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.
    The people stand or kneel.

    Then the Celebrant continues

    Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human 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 the whole world.

    On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks 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.”

    After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of 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 People
    Christ has died.
    Christ is risen.
    Christ will come again.

    The Celebrant continues

    We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, 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 drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in 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 all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

    And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our 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 those who 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.

    The Breaking of the Bread

    At St. Matthew’s we welcome all persons, regardless of denomination, who have been baptized with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to share in the communion at this Altar. Those wishing to receive a blessing only may cross their hands over their heart.

    Communion Music: My shepherd will supply my needs (Hymn 664)


    Have thine own way, Lord (LEVAS 145)

    Post Communion Prayer

    Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

    Recessional Hymn 690: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah



    Return to top of Hymn 690

    The Dismissal

    Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
    People: Thanks be to God.

    10:00 AM Rite II; March 19, 2023; 243 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360; St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church


    March 15, 2023
  • The Third Sunday in Lent

    10:00 AM Rite II
    March 12, 2023

    St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
    243 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360

    The Rt. Rev. Shannon Duckworth., Bishop
    The Rev. Jim Morrison, Rector

    The Liturgy of the Word

    Enter in Silence

    Priest: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins..
    People: His mercy endures forever.

    Trisagion Hymnal S 102

    Celebrant says
    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 Collect of the Day

    Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    First Lesson
    Exodus 17:1-7

    From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the Lord?” But the people thirsted there for water; and the people complained against Moses and said, “Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with thirst?” So Moses cried out to the Lord, “What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me.” The Lord said to Moses, “Go on ahead of the people, and take some of the elders of Israel with you; take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?”

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

    Psalm 95
    1 Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
    let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
    2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
    and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
    3 For the Lord is a great God, *
    and a great King above all gods.
    4 In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
    and the heights of the hills are his also.
    5 The sea is his, for he made it, *
    and his hands have molded the dry land.
    6 Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
    and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
    7 For he is our God,
    and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
    Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
    8 Harden not your hearts, as your forebears did in the wilderness, *
    at Meribah, and on that day at Massah, when they tempted me.
    9 They put me to the test, *
    though they had seen my works.
    10 Forty years long I detested that generation and said, *
    “This people are wayward in their hearts;
    they do not know my ways.”
    11 So I swore in my wrath, *
    “They shall not enter into my rest.”

    Second Lesson
    Romans 5:1-11

    Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person– though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

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

    Gospel Acclamation

    Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
    Congregation repeats

    Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
    John (4:5-42)

    People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

    Jesus came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon.

    A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” (Jews do not share things in common with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” The woman said to him, “Sir, you have no bucket, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us the well, and with his sons and his flocks drank from it?” Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.” Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come back.” The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’; for you have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. What you have said is true!” The woman said to him, “Sir, I see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us.” Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who is speaking to you.”

    Just then his disciples came. They were astonished that he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, “What do you want?” or, “Why are you speaking with her?” Then the woman left her water jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, “Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?” They left the city and were on their way to him. Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” So the disciples said to one another, “Surely no one has brought him something to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. Do you not say, ‘Four months more, then comes the harvest’? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting. The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I have ever done.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Savior of the world.”

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

    The Sermon: The Rev. Jim Morrison


    The 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.

    The Prayers of the People (Form V)

    Deacon or other leader

    In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”
    (or “Kyrie eleison”).

    For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth
    and love, and be found without fault at the day of your
    coming, we pray to you, O Lord.

    Here and after every petition the People respond

    Kyrie eleison. or Lord, have mercy.

    For N. our Presiding Bishop, for N. (N.) our own Bishop(s),
    for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people
    of God, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For those in positions of public trust [especially _______________], that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who live and work in this community [especially _______________], we pray to you, O Lord.]]

    For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For this congregation [for those who are present, and for those who are absent], that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.

    | For __________________ , we pray to you, O Lord.

    For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and
    those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the
    saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain
    or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.

    Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary,
    (blessed N.) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another,
    and all our life to Christ our God.
    To you, O Lord our God.

    Silence

    The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect, or the following Doxology

    For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and for ever. Amen.

    Confession of Sin

    Silence may be kept.

    Minister 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 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 Bishop, when present, or the Priest, stands and says

    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

    Announcements

    Stations of the Cross—Fridays at 5:00PM in Lent

    Wednesday Eucharist with anointing of the Sick at 5:00PM

    Pastoral Visits—Please schedule a meeting to visit with Father Jim. Meeting can be at your home, at church, or a location of your comfort. 504-491-8686 or send me an email—jim.morrison@stmattshouma.org

    Birthdays and Anniversaries
    Week of 3/12-3/18:

    Andrée Alexander, Julio Medina, Ray Rhymes, Lynn Kelley, Sinclair Buquet

    Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    The Offertory

    Offertory Hymn 691: My faith looks up to thee

    BCP691

    Eucharistic Prayer A

    The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
    faces them and sings or says

     The Lord be with you.
    PeopleAnd also with you.
    CelebrantLift up your hearts.
    PeopleWe lift them to the Lord.
    CelebrantLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.
    PeopleIt is right to give him thanks and praise.

    Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

    It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-
    where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
    heaven and earth.

    Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
    occasions as appointed.

    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:

    Celebrant and People

    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.

    The people stand or kneel.

    Then the Celebrant continues

    Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human 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 the whole world.

    At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

    On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our
    Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks
    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.”

    After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
    thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of 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 People

    Christ has died.
    Christ is risen.
    Christ will come again.

    The Celebrant continues

    We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in
    this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death,
    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 drink of new
    and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully
    receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in 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 all honor
    and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

    And now, as our Savior
    Christ has taught us,
    we are bold to say,
    As our Savior Christ
    has taught us,
    we now pray,

    People and Celebrant

    Our 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 those
            who 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.

    The Breaking of the Bread

    At St. Matthew’s we welcome all persons, regardless of denomination, who have been baptized with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to share in the communion at this Altar. Those wishing to receive a blessing only may cross their hands over their heart.

    Communion Music

    O Love of God, how strong and true Hymn 455

    BCP455


    Jesus, keep me near the cross LEVAS 29

    Post Communion Prayer

    Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

    Recessional Hymn 493: O for a thousand tongues to sing

    BCP493

    The Dismissal

    Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
    People: Thanks be to God.

    Worship Team Schedule

    Eucharistic Ministers: Alex Ostheimer, Hildegard Blanchard
    Lectors: Sinclair Buquet, Keith Hampton
    Ushers: Sharon Pontiff, Keith Hampton
    Vestry Member on Duty: Keri Kelley
    Altar Guild: Sandy Ostheimer, Karen Kelly
    Hospitality: Linda Greenburg, Emilie Daye

    PARISH PRAYER LIST

    Andrèe, Jay, Norma, Sybil, Lydicia, Jere, Lona & Sidney, Earl, Bonnie, Leonard, Randolph, Jamie, AnnaBelle, Betty, Kim, Earl, Al, Matt & Miles, Stella, Seth, Bob, Lois, Wallace, Paul. Rick. Lois, Judy, Terry, Liz, Janie, Tootsie, Charlie, and Legion Park School. We give thanks and pray for St. Matthew’s Episcopal School, Head of

    10:00 AM Rite IIMarch 12, 2023 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church243 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360 The Rt. Rev. Shannon Duckworth., BishopThe Rev. Jim Morrison, Rector The Liturgy of the Word Enter in Silence Priest: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins..People: His mercy endures forever. Trisagion Hymnal S 102 Celebrant saysAlmighty God have mercy … The Third Sunday in Lent


    March 8, 2023
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