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THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION

Palm Sunday

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement

April 14, 2019 10:00 am

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Voluntary Valet will ich dir geben J.S. Bach

The Liturgy of the Palms The Holy Eucharist

Weather permitting, all gather outside the front doors of the church. Celebrant Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. Celebrant Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Here is read Luke 19:28-40 After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” The Celebrant then says the following blessing The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. The Procession of the Palms The bells are rung. The congregation receives blessed palms as they enter the church. Deacon Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. People Hosanna in the highest.

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Deacon Let us go forth in peace. People In the name of Christ. Amen. Then, all sing the hymn. Hymnal 154 vv. 1-3 All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please be seated. First Reading Isaiah 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens – wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my

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face from insult and spitting. The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty? Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 31:9-16 Page 623, BCP

9 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for | I am • in | trouble; * my eye is consumed with sorrow…and | also • my | throat and • my | belly. 10 For my life is wasted with grief…and my | years with | sighing; * my strength fails me because of affliction…and my | bönes | are con - | sumed. 11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors… a dismay to those of | my ac - | quaintance; * when they see me in the | strëet | they a - | void me. 12 I am forgotten like a dead man, | out of | mind; * I am as | useless • as a | broken | pot. 13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd…fear is | all a - | round; * they put their heads together against me…they | plot to | take my | life. 14 But as for me, I have trusted in | you, O | Lord. * I have said, | “Yöu | are my | God. 15 My times are | in your | hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies… and from | those who | perse - • cute | me. 16 Make your face to | shine up - • on your | servant, * and in your | loving - | kindness | save me.” Second Reading Philippians 2:5-11 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death--even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted

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him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Hymn 168 vv. 1-3 O sacred head sore wounded The Gospel

The Passion Gospel is printed on the pink insert. The Congregation reads the parts indicated for them.

Musical Response Herzlich tut mich verlangen Johannes Brahms In the place of the sermon, our Music Director will offer a response to the Passion Gospel. As the music fills the room, allow the passion mystery to fill your heart. The Prayers of the People Based on the Appointed Lessons for Palm Sunday, Year C Deacon With the words, “Do this in remembrance of me”, at the Passover supper in the Upper Room, Jesus included us in his journey, a way of the cross that was transformed by God’s redeeming love for us. Let us be mindful of the redemptive love of Jesus as we pray: In your loving kindness, save us, O God. Let us be of the same mind that was in Jesus Christ, obedient to the point of death. In your loving kindness, save us, O God. Let the leadership in our Church never be silenced in its efforts to praise God joyfully with a loud voice. In your loving kindness, save us, O God. May the leaders of all nations and those who have a voice of authority learn to speak and act with the humility demonstrated by Jesus Christ, our Lord. In your loving kindness, save us, O God. Let us remember this day all those throughout our world who suffer at the hands of their enemies and those who persecute them. May they know the mercy of God which endures forever. In your loving kindness, save us, O God. May we be quick to recognize the needs of those around us and to respond with the same mercy and love that God has extended to us. In your loving kindness, save us, O God. There are those in our midst who are consumed with sorrow, grief, and affliction. (Pause to name, silently or aloud, those who are in need of God’s grace) Let us pray that they find solace in the trust they place in God. In your loving kindness, save us, O God.

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Let us be mindful of all those who have died and departed this life believing in the loving kindness of our God to save them, especially Sharon Bulley Parks and her father, Gilbert Bulley, for whom the candles on the Schlactensee Cross are given; Samuel and Judith Stroud for whom the altar candles are given, the Kittredge Family for whom the palms are given; and Sarah Duffy, Lisle and Doris Hebert for whom the sanctuary lamp burns. (Pause to name those whom the congregation wishes to remember) Trusting in God’s saving grace, we pray: In your loving kindness, save us, O God.

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. From Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare Lord of the swaying palms, the stones of earth and beasts of burden bear witness to your coming: lead us from the violence of empire and the collusion of crowds to a heart of flesh, a world re-made and a new song for all creation; through Jesus Christ, the Crucified God. Amen. The Peace Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The Great Thanksgiving An offering of money is received during the anthem. The people stand to sing the hymn

while the gifts of money, bread, wine and food are offered.

Choir Anthem Faithful Cross Henry Kihlken Faithful Cross above all others, One and only noble tree, None in foliage, none in blossom, None in fruit thy equal be,

Sweetest wood and sweetest iron, Sweetest weight is hung on thee. Amen.

Words: Vernantius H. Fortunatus, 530-609, Tr. John M. Neale Music: Henry Kihlken

Hymnal 474 When I survey the wondrous cross

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 our thanks and praise.

The Celebrant continues It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing:

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Sanctus Hymnal S 130 Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. The people stand or kneel.

Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people.

Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.

On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

As supper was ending, Jesus 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 poured out for you and for all 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 Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. Amen. As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

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Priest and People:

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.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant and People Hymnal S 164 Lamb of God Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer, redeemer of the world: Give us your peace, give us your peace. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. All are welcome to receive the presence of God in the Bread and Wine at our Altar. Standing or kneeling is appropriate at the Altar rail. To receive the bread, place one hand over the other and the wafer will be placed in your palm. To receive the wine, you may take a sip from the chalice, or dip the edge of your wafer into the wine. If you wish to receive a blessing instead, please signal us by crossing your arms over your chest. Gluten free wafers and chalice are available; please let us know if you require that. If you are unable to come to the Altar please inform an usher, and Communion will be brought to you. If you want to learn more about the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, please speak with Mother Nancy or Deacon Pat. Communion Hymn Jesus, remember me Taizé

Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom. Postcommunion Prayer Let us pray. Celebrant and People Eternal God, 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.

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Prayer over People Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

Dismissal The deacon dismisses the people, who respond Thanks be to God.

Hymn Ride on, ride on in majesty

The Ministers of the Liturgy

Altar Guild Bill Stroud, Lesley Frazar Linens Sally Angers Counters Sue Cole, Gene Giacometti, Margo Halton Eucharistic Ministers Sally Angers, Robert Duval Lectors Lois Coffey, Robert Duval Acolytes Nancy Mueller, Jessica Isler, Sadie Kocsany Ushers Bill Stroud, Tom Walsh

Passion Gospel Readers Narrator Lois Coffey Jesus The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud High Priest Bonnie Adams Bystander Karen Newman Disciple Sally Angers Peter Jan Parks Judas The Rev. Patricia M. O’Connell Witness Scott Bailey Servant Girl Donna Tatlock-Calkins Pilate Phil Siska Soldier Robert Duval Centurion John Adams

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

EASTER MEMORIALS Please fill out an Easter Memorial Form in the pews or on the counter in the Narthex and attach your donation towards the purchase of beautiful flowers and music in memory of or in thanksgiving for your loved ones. Names received by tomorrow will be included in the Easter leaflets. EASTER EGG HUNT Please donate individually wrapped candy for the fun that will take place on April 20th. If you can help stuff the plastic eggs, join us on Wednesday at 1 pm. The hunt, for ages 10 and under begins at 10:55 am on Saturday. EVERY WEDNESDAY Healing and Holy Eucharist at 12:15pm. MAUNDY THURSDAY Parish supper in the Narthex at 6 pm. Please bring finger food to share. The service begins at 7 pm. HOLY WEEK FOR FAMILIES Families with young children are invited to a Journey through Holy Week on this Friday morning at 10 am. Through crafts, stories, music and prayer we will explore the themes of Holy Week. GOOD FRIDAY liturgy is at Noon and includes reading the Passion Narrative, prayers for the world, and preaching. EASTER VIGIL THIS SATURDAY AT 7 PM. EASTER GIFT BOXES FOR THE SAMARITAN INN: Are due today! LENTEN GIVING CALENDAR Thank you for contributing your nickels, dimes and quarters for Episcopal Relief and Development. BROWN BAG PROJECT FOR THE WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY for the month of April: Peanut Butter and Jelly and (healthy) kid snacks – it’s a school vacation month. Thank you for helping families in need by keeping the shelves of the Food Pantry filled. THE WESTFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET Do you love our giant copper beech trees? The Farmers’ Market is undertaking a project to save these treasures in the form of seedlings that can be planted throughout our community. Please save your empty 1 quart milk, cream, or juice containers to donate to the market for this project. Thank you. If you would like to become a part of this great team of volunteers, please contact the Market at 562-5461 x 101 or send an email to farmersmarketwestfield@gmail.com. Vendor applications are available on our web site at www.westfieldfarmersmarket.net for the Summer 2019 season which opens Thurs., May 30. We hope to see you then! With grateful appreciation, Debbie Randzio and Peter Langmore, Mkt. Mgrs. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SUNDAY will be April 27th. Ann Kousch, President of the Westfield Soup Kitchen will be here. COFFEE HOUR Please sign up on the white board to host coffee hour at 8 or 10 am. ALTAR MEMORIALS Please call Laura in the office if you would like to offer an Altar memorial or thanksgiving sometime throughout the year. AN INVITATION TO WOMEN OF THE PARISH The Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross will be meeting on SATURDAY, APRIL 27 at the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield.

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Women are invited to a talk and discussion by Margaret Young, MD, SCHC: “A LONG, LOVING LOOK AT THE REAL: ART-MAKING AS CONTEMPLATION.” A retired pediatrician, Margaret is a spiritual director and a botanical artist with a particular interest in the relationship between art-making and contemplative practice. The schedule: 9:30 AM coffee/tea/refreshments; 10 AM talk; 12 noon Holy Eucharist; optional brown-bag lunch follows. Questions: Karen Banta, SCHC, kdbanta@gmail.com; 413-548-5076. We are an Episcopal society dedicated to social justice and peacemaking, intercessory prayer, and simplicity of life. www.adelynrood.org/companions Nancy Lowry, SCHC, saunteringdog@gmail.com

PARISH PRAYER LIST Please take this list home for use in your daily prayers. We are happy to add your concerns.

Please email office@atonementwestfield.net or call 562-5461. Listings will be for six months or as requested.

Altar Memorials The candles on the Schlactensee Cross are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Sharon Bulley Parks and her father, Gilbert Bulley. The altar candles are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Samuel and Judith Stroud. The palms are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Kittredge family members Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Sarah Duffy, Lisle and Doris Hebert; offered by Peter Hebert Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer The Peace of Jerusalem Diocesan Prayer Cycle St. Paul’s, Holyoke; Latino/Hispanic Ministries; Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations; Church Scholarship Society 2018 Strawberry Festival Beneficiaries 2018 Genesis Spiritual Life Center: Healing Hearts Grandparents Program and

Ascentria Care Alliance: Celebrating Community Cookbook 2019 Westfield Soup Kitchen (Our Community Table) For these families and individuals Louise, Art, Anne, Judy, Mary, Ruth, Virginia, Ruby, Roger, Thelma, Vivian, Connie, Candy, Bev, Norman, Catherine, Betty, Jeff, Bonnie, Irida, Bryan, Jayden, Jillian, Jasmin, Steve and Mary,

Emmalynn, Kate, Tom, Seth, Kris, Susan & Bella, Florence, Marcia, David, Ginny, Lorna, Cindy,

Lesley, Chandra, Ciro, John, Sarah, family of Mike Coffey, Johnnie, Christina, Andrea, Al

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THIS WEEK AT ATONEMENT

Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday 8 am and 10 am Holy Eucharist 2 pm AA Women’s Fellowship (SMG)

Monday, April 15 9:00 am Mommy & Me WITS (Rm. 5) 8-9 pm AA Meeting (Great Hall) Tuesday, April 16 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist

6:45 pm The Way of Love in the World (Tavern Restaurant) Wednesday, April 17 12:15 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist (Church)

6:30 pm Western Mass Recovery Community (Rm 27) 7:00 pm OA Meeting (Great Hall)

Thursday, April 18 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Supper (Narthex) 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist (Church)

7:30 pm NA Meeting (Great Hall) Friday, April 19 9:30 am Mommy & Me WITS (Rm. 5)

10:00 am Holy Week for Families (Church) 12:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy (Church)

Saturday, April 20 10:55 am Easter Egg Hunt (Front Lawn) 7:00 pm Easter Vigil Sunday, April 21 The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day

8 am and 10 am Holy Eucharist 2 pm AA Women’s Fellowship (Great Hall)

The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector

The Rev. Patricia M. O’Connell, Deacon Mr. Scott A. Bailey, Music Director A parish of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts

The Rt. Rev. Douglas J. Fisher, Bishop