This Sunday at St. John's
A Contemplative
Celebration of
Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m.
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2026
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Today's Ministers
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Altar Guild Dianne Aber, Barb Davis, Yvonne Werttemberger
Flowers Janina Sierakowska, Debbie Graham
Ushers Joe Kattenhorn, Tony Martin, Bruce Pitts
Sound Rick Long, Evan Ortega
1st Reader Pat Davis
2nd Reader Dana Pitts
Intercessor Marti Riley
Altar Server Paula Copley
Chalice Bearers Rick Long, Purity Nash
May Coffee Hour Jill Domoney
Presider Fr. Michael Ryan
Prelude
Prelude on “O Waly, Waly”
Raymond Haan
Word of Welcome
Vestry person of the month
Paul Richardson
The Liturgy of the Word
Processional Hymn
Hymnal 1982 # 518
The Proclamation of Easter
Presider: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Hymn of Praise
Canticle 18: A Song to the Lamb
Revelation 4:11, 5:9-10, 13
All
Splendor and honor and kingly power *
are yours by right, O Lord our God,
For you created everything that is, *
and by your will they were created and have their being;
And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, *
for with your blood you have redeemed for God,
From every family, language, people, and nation, *
a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
And so, to him who sits upon the throne, *
and to Christ the Lamb,
Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, forever and ever more,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Splendor and honor and kingly power *
are yours by right, O Lord our God,
For you created everything that is, *
and by your will they were created and have their being;
And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, *
for with your blood you have redeemed for God,
From every family, language, people, and nation, *
a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
And so, to him who sits upon the throne, *
and to Christ the Lamb,
Be worship and praise, dominion and s
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collects of the Day
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
Collect for Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day
Loving God,
Thank you for mums and children and for all the joy of family life. Be with those who are grieving because they have no mother; Be close to those who are struggling because they have no children; Be near to those who are sad because they are far apart from those they love. Let your love be present in every home, And help your church to have eyes to see and ears to hear the needs of all who come. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect of the Day
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding. Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading
Acts 17:22-31
Lector: A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, “Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestor he made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him—though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For ‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we too are his offspring.’ Since we are God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of mortals. While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 66:7-18
Presider and people alternate with a monastic pause after each asterisk.
People: Bless our God, you peoples: *
Presider: make the voice of his praise to be heard:
People: Who holds our souls in life, *
Presider: and will not allow our feet to slip.
People: For you, O God, have proved us: *
Presider: you have tried us just as silver is tried.
People: You brought us into the snare: *
Presider: you laid heavy burdens upon our backs.
People: You let enemies ride over our heads: we went through fire and water: *
Presider: but you brought us out into a place of refreshment.
People: I will enter your house with burnt-offerings and will pay you my vows, *
Presider: which I promised with my lips and spoke with my mouth when I was in trouble.
People: I will offer you sacrifices of fat beasts with the smoke of rams: *
Presider: I will give you oxen and goats.
People: Come and listen, all you who fear God, *
Presider: and I will tell you what he has done for me.
People: I called out to him with my mouth, *
Presider: and his praise was on my tongue.
People: If I had found evil in my heart, *
Presider: the Lord would not have heard me:
People: But in truth God has heard me: *
Presider: he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
People: Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer, *
Presider: nor withheld his love from me.
Bless our God, you peoples; *
make the voice of his praise to be heard;
Who holds our souls in life, *
and will not allow our feet to slip.
For you, O God, have proved us; *
you have tried us just as silver is tried.
You brought us into the snare; *
you laid heavy burdens upon our backs.
You let enemies ride over our heads; we went through fire and water; *
but you brought us out into a place of refreshment.
I will enter your house with burnt-offerings and will pay you my vows, *
which I promised with my lips and spoke with my mouth when I was in trouble.
I will offer you sacrifices of fat beasts with the smoke of rams; *
I will give you oxen and goats.
Come and listen, all you who fear God, *
and I will tell you what he has done for me.
I called out to him with my mouth, *
and his praise was on my tongue.
If I had found evil in my heart, *
the Lord would not have heard me;
But in truth God has heard me; *
he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer, *
nor withheld his love from me.
The Second Reading
1 Peter 3:13-22
Lector: A Reading from the First Letter of Peter.
Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God's will, than to suffer for doing evil. For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you-- not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
I am the way, the truth, and life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
Alleluia refrain
The Gospel
John 14:15-21
Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, ”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.
”I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.”
Presider: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Michael Ryan
A Period of Silence is observed following the Sermon
Nicene Creed
All stand as able.
Presider: Let us affirm our faith in the words of 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.
Prayers of the People
Please stand or kneel as you are able.
Form II
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their
own prayers, either silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world;
for our Bishop Philip; for this gathering; and for all
ministers and people.
Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations;
and for the wellbeing of all people.
Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the
oppressed, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper
knowledge of him.
Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed especially ....
Pray for those who have died.
Silence
Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present
I ask your prayers for ....
I ask your thanksgiving for ....
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has
been honored especially ... whom we remember today.
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
Presider: Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
The Peace
All stand.
Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
The Liturgy of the Table
The Offertory
The Presider begins the Offertory by saying:
Let us, with gladness, present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
The Prayers Over the Gifts
Presider: Wise and gracious, God, you spread a table before us; nourish your people with the word of life and the bread of heaven.
The priest bows and approaches the table.
Great Thanksgiving
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Presider: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death, he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.
Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever proclaim the glory of your Name:
The Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Please kneel or stand, as you are able.
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days, you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father,
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory.
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord's Prayer
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 Fraction
The Presider breaks the consecrated Bread. Silence is observed.
Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome to God's Table to receive the Bread and Wine made Holy.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Presider: Let us pray.
Almighty and ever-living 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 forever. Amen.
The Blessing
Presider: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Post-Communion Hymn
Hymnal #525
Dismissal
Presider: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the
power of the Spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia!
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Postlude
To Jesus Christ our Sovereign King
Charles Callahan
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Birthdays
Dana Pitts 05/11
Kevin Schultz 05/15
Stephen Moody 05/15
Flower Dedication
This Sunday’s flower dedication is in Glory to God and in Loving Memory of my mother and all mothers on Mother’s Day, by Janina Sierakowska.
Today at St. John's
Book Group Meeting
The Book Group will be meeting every other month going forward. The next meeting is scheduled for TODAY, May 3, 2026, in Marsh Hall after the Sunday service. The selected title is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Schroder at mfschroder22 [at] gmail.com
This Week & Beyond
Food Pantry (Urgent Needs)
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, stew, soup), peanut butter, and pet food needed.
(We currently have enough ramen and mac & cheese.)
Coffee Hour Hosts
Volunteers needed for August–December.
Host as an individual or team—just organize simple treats.
Contact Michael Monnikendam to sign up.
Arts Ministry: “Trees” Exhibit
Now on display in the narthex.
Photos and watercolors by Doug Pascoe and Carolyn McConnell.
Select works available for purchase benefiting St. John’s.
Women’s Fellowship Update
April lunch rescheduled to fall.
Spring Tea: June 6 (featuring storyteller Debbie Demitri).
Book Group
Next meeting: May 3 after the service (Marsh Hall).
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.
All are welcome.