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St George's Anglican Church
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THE ASCENSION DAYMay 1, 2008 A.D. ASCENSION DAY So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mark 16:19 Ascension Day, known as Holy Thursday in old English usage, is kept on the fifth Thursday, which is the fortieth day, after Easter. It is one of the great festivals of the Christian year, and there is considerable evidence for its observance from the later years of the fourth century. St. Augustine speaks of it as universally observed and thought it was of very early origin - ‘For those things which are received and observed over all the world, not as written in Scripture, but as handed down to us by tradition, we conceive to be instituted by the Apostles themselves or some numerous Council whose authority is of very great use in the Church. Such are the anniversary solemnities of our Saviour’s passion and resurrection and ascension into heaven, and the coming of the Holy Ghost from heaven.’ The earliest celebration of Ascension Day seems to have originated in Jerusalem, when visiting pilgrims made a procession on this day in memory of the journey made by the Apostles from Jerusalem to Bethany and the Mount of Olives in continuation of the dramatic representations of Holy Week. In the Western Church, the paschal candle, which is lighted during the more important services of Eastertide, is extinguished after the Gospel at the Mass on Ascension Day in commemoration of Christ’s departure from the Apostles. (The Christian Calendar L. W. Cowie & John Selwyn Gummer)
DATES TO REMEMBER: May 7 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Resumes May 11 Mother’s Day June 14 Spring Mountain Theatre with Barbecue, “Beauty & the Beast” June 18-22 Diocesan Synod, Tulsa, OK June 22-27 Church Summer Camp, Foresthill, CA
This Week’s Schedule Sunday, May 4 Mass 8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School, Nursery 10:30 am Fr. Greer’s Anglican Class, Fr. Hines’ Confirmation Class Wednesday, May 7 Evening Prayer 5:45, Mass 6:00 pm Choir Practice, 7:00 - 8:15 pm Bible Study, 7:00 - 8:15 pm Sunday, May 11 Mother’s Day, Mass 8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School, Nursery 10:30 am Fr. Greer’s Anglican Class, Fr. Hines’ Confirmation Class
ASCENSION DAY HOLY EUCHARIST
Organ: Prelude “Hail The Day that sees him rise,”....................................................... Hymn 104 (ii) en? Alleluia: in like manner as ye have seen him going up into heaven, so shall he come again, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. O clap your hands together, all ye people: O sing unto God with the voice of melody. Glory be...and to the Holy Ghost. As it was...and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Collect for Purity Page 67 Summary of the Law Page 69 Kyrie Eleison ........................................................................................ 710 Gloria in Excelsis.................................................................................. 713 Collect for Ascension Day Pages 177 Epistle for Ascension Day Page 177-178 od is gone up with a merry noise: and the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Alleluia. Gospel for Ascension Day Pages 178
The Alleluia: The Lord is among them as in the holy places of Sinai; he is gone up on high: he hath led captivity captive. Alleluia. “See the Conqu’ror mounts in triumph;”..................................... Hymn 103 (i) The Homily by Father Hines+
Offertory: God is gone up with a merry noise: and the Lord with the sound of the trumpet, alleluia. Prayer for the Whole Church Page 74 Confessions & Absolution Page 75 Sursum Corda Page 76 Sanctus & Benedictus ............................................................................ 797 The Consecration Page 80 The Lord’s Prayer .................................................................................. 722 Agnus Dei ............................................................................................... 712 Prayer of Humble Access Page 82 Communion: Sing ye to the Lord, who ascended the heaven of heavens: to the sun-rising, alleluia. THE COMMUNION “Let all mortal flesh keep silence,” ............................................. Hymn 197 General Thanksgiving Page 83 The Peace and Benediction Page 84 “The head that once was crowned with thorns”.................................... Hymn 106
We employ the rich Ceremonial of the historic Church in our worship. While it may seem a bit strange or unnatural to you at first, be patient. The liturgical heritage of the Church WILL speak to you in time, as it has to Christians through the centuries.
Welcome to Saint George’s_ If you are a visitor with us just for today we bid you God speed on your journey. If you are seeking a church home we welcome you into our spiritual family so that you might make good on your Christian duty to “follow Christ, worship God every Sunday in His Church, to work and pray and give for the spread of His kingdom” (BCP, page 291). In either case, be sure to sign the guest book and introduce yourself to us upon the conclusion of the service. We are part of the Anglican Province of Christ the King–a nationwide body of traditional Episcopal Churches which stands for historic Christianity in the Anglican tradition. OUR BELIEFS are based on the teaching of the Bible and the ancient creeds of the Church. We use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer as the basis for our worship. OUR MISSION is to worship God, serve Jesus Christ, and to bring mankind to Jesus and His Church by : (1) proclaiming biblical truth through Catholic order as it is embodied in the historic Book of Common Prayer; (2) preaching God’s Word and administrating His Holy Sacraments; (3) showing the love of Christ by reaching out to others through works of charity; and (4) upholding Christian family values and teaching the Christian faith and New Testament morality to our children. OUR GOALS are: to grow in understanding of and participation in the corporate worship services of the Church, to read Holy Scripture daily and to love God and our neighbor more fully. FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN are especially welcomed, as our Church School stands ready to equip you and your children for living the Christian life. Sunday school instruction and nursery are provided during the 10:30 am Sunday service. Church Address: 7676 West Gilmore, Las Vegas, NV 89129 Phone: 702-395-4576 Fax: 702-395-4572 E-mail Address: frhines@stgeorgeanglican.org Holy Trinity Mission Church Henderson, NV(holytrinity.nv@cox.net) Diocese of the Southwestern States The Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Morrison 4040 East 91 Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 st Anglican Province of Christ the King Internet Domain Site: stgeorgeanglican.org
Rector - The Rev. Gordon W. Hines Senior Warden - Howard Winters Assisting - The Rev. Yates C. Greer, Ph.D Junior Warden - Dave Davis Music Director - John G. Riley Secretary - Laura Seibert Altar Guild Directoress - Rae Waite Youth Group Director - Julie Viacava Sunday School Director - Kim Jones ACW President - Donna Foust Treasurer - Charlton Wood Daily Prayer Requests We humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in: TROUBLE - NEED - SICKNESS - THY SERVANTS DEPARTED - THANKSGIVINGS AND BLESSINGS - Please pray for these people close to us serving in the Armed Forces. Pray that God may keep them safe in all their doings. Pray that they all may come home safely. Pray that in any conflict we are as a nation might be involved, our position is just in the eyes of Almighty God
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