Prayer of Confession (inspired by Psalm 31:9-16)O Holy One, we are too distressed to notice that you join us in the parade.We are too deeply grieved to be aware that you sit beside us at the table.We are too busy sighing. Alexis Carter, Lenten Liturgical Resources from Africana Writers, edited by Safiya Fosua, 2020. We are too busy talking.We have insisted upon our own answers.We proclaimed our own knowledge about why bad things happen,about why the rich get richer, about why the world feels so broken.We have assured ourselves that this is the way that things must be,but this life is in your hands.Our lives are in your hands.O Holy One, speak to us.Fill our silences.Comfort us with your loveso that we may find your understanding. They were looking for their own answers. The Betrayal Mark 14:43-50Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; and with him there was a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Behold your king comes to you, O Zion, meek and lowly, sitting upon an ass. What is it that they testify against you?” But he was silent and did not answer. Come. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. The service begins outdoors, weather permitting. This is the Sunday we read the Passion. She writes liturgies and shares her thoughts on cookingwithelsa.org. 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Each reading concludes with a statement “Come…” to respond to the story in silence or song. Palm Sunday. Before the time of the service you will want to prepare some bread, a slice or a small loaf of any kind of bread. I am sure that a number of denominations are creating resources for this occasion and I would like to add to the choices. Hymn I Must Tell Jesus TNCH 486. Hymn I Want Jesus to Go with Me TNCH 490Invitation to the OfferingWhen you have no words,When you cannot find your voice,God approaches.Let us reach out to our God.Let us give our gifts.Dedication of the OfferingO Holy One,Bless these giftsSo that the world may know your loveEven when we are silent. Come to be healed by the silence.Come to stand together.Come. People are given palm branches or fronds as they enter and invited to wave them during the singing and while processing into the worship space. Palm Sunday liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library. It would have been better for that one not to have been born.”, While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. March 25, 2018. So I ask God to bless all of us and to give us the the grace to continue. The Palm Sunday liturgy left me speechless with wonder at its richness — and perplexed, not to say horrified, that Pope Pius XII altered it past recognition. Reflecting on Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. He said, “Abba, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want.” He came and found them sleeping; and Jesus said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? They thought they knew the ways of God. Before the time of the service you will want to prepare some bread, a slice or a small loaf of any kind of bread. Lift up your hearts. Passion (Palm) Sunday — (Published 4 April 2017 by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio) Since 1970 we have referred to it either as Passion Sunday or Palm Sunday. Trust us to find your answerswhen we finally tire from our own.Save us, O Holy One, with your steadfast love. A Prayer of Confession for Passion/Palm Sunday Here is what he has to say: Even though it is often truncated or even avoided all together, the heart of this Sunday celebration, this Palm Sunday, is the procession. In some parts of the world tortilla, rice cake, cassava are used as this element which is defined not as a wheat product but as the most common food of the people. The Liturgy of the Palms. Those who would like to be part of the palm processional are invited to take your palms and make a circle around the edge of the sanctuary. In the Entrance with the Palms we experience the joyous demonstration of loyalty to Jesus as he enters Jerusalem, including festive Palm Sunday music. Palm Sunday Page 2 11:00 am The Procession with Versicle and Response Celebrant Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hymn My Song is Love Unknown TNCH 222. Hymn All Glory, Laud and Honor TNCH 216. Amen. Vigil Mass 4:00 (March 27th) Mass Schedule: 8:30 AM: 11:00 AM (Incense at 11:00 Mass) Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”. The Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament is no more to be found in the church, in the tabernacle, on the altar, even in the congregation: He is gone. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada Unlike many other Christians, Catholics have cherished the crucifix, the image of Christ … May 1. 3 The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday April 5, 2020 The Liturgy of the Palms Officiant Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Using passages adapted from the NRSV, this liturgy provides the opportunity for lay leaders to share the story from the Gospel of Mark. You might think, wait. The chief priests, the elders and the scribes knew their answer. The Triduum ends on Saturday evening with the Easter Vigil Mass, the biggest Mass of the entire Church year, the first time the Resurrection is proclaimed to the Catholic community and the new members of the Church recieve Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Sun Apr 24 Palm Sunday—Christ’s Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem Sisterhood Pascha Bread Delivery Deliver Pascha Baskets to shut ins HOLY WEEK—HOLY WEEK—HOLY WEEK Wed Apr 27 6:30 pm Presanctified Divine Liturgy Thrs Apr 28 10:00 am Vesperal Divine Liturgy 6:30 pm Passion Gospels Fri Apr 29 8:00 am Royal Hours Make it a celebration of the possibility of online connection, not an apology for something that is not-as-good as in-person worship. Worship Ways are original liturgies written in English and in Spanish by United Church of Christ pastors, based on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We lift our hearts in prayer, toward your spirit and pray the Prayer that Jesus taught us: The Garden Mark 14:32-40They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated. Psalms 22. They had come looking for peace. Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy April 25, 2021. Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they found none. Your throne is the throne of God, it endures for ever; And so, they deserted him and fled. Do this in remembrance of me.â In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, âThis cup is the new covenant in my blood. Amen. Officiant Let us pray. Liturgy for Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Come to approach what words cannot describe.Come to find God. We Repent for Wasted Opportunities. '” But even on this point their testimony did not agree. They didnât understand all that he taught but when it came time to share in the Passover feast, they turned to Jesus. A woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard, and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. He was confident in his own answer. He instructed them, âIf anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately. Martha and Mary and Lazarus hosted a supper for Him. Invitation to Christâs TableCome. There was nothing that could convince them otherwise. March 28 - PALM SUNDAY New palm branches will be distributed as you enter the Church and then blessed at all weekend Masses. They beat him for the words he said. Come to open your ears.Come to listen.Come. When circumstances permit, the congregation may gather at a place apart from the church, so that all may go into the church in procession. Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands. They thought they knew how the world worked. The Palm Parade Mark 11:1-11They were looking for answers. Then Peter remembered that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They replied with the answer Jesus had given. March 28, 2021. The Psalm for each week is … Copyright 2021 Faith INFO Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. It starts with an upbeat gospel recounting Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On the other side of the city, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus had sent two of his disciples to go into the village and find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. The Communion words sent to the church at Corinth were these: For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said,âThis is my body that is for you. We are Christ’s servants and may we be of the same mind. It is the rare parish which engages all of those in attendance in such a procession. Come to find a place here.This is the table Christ prepares for us.This is the feast God imagines âhere peace can be found in a simple meal. The branches of palm or of other trees or shrubs to be carried in the procession may be distributed to the people before the service, or after the prayer of blessing. Come. This is a simple service which begins with an announcement on Sunday, March 29 (or during the week prior to April 5) and continues with words of liturgy, to which you can add language, music, gestures and practices. While they worried, Jesus sat at the table in the house of Simon the leper. Come. 20 Palm Sunday 9:00 AM Confession, 9:30 AM Liturgy Holy Week Services Wed 23 6:00 PM The Sacrament of Holy Unction Thu 24 11:00 AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy 6:00 PM Passion Gospels Fri 25 3:00 PM Burial Service 6:00 PM Matins & Procession Sat 26 Holy Saturday 11:00 AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy Then the cock crowed. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and Jesus sat on it. Using passages adapted from the NRSV, this liturgy provides the opportunity for lay leaders to share the story from the Gospel of Mark. Find your place at this table,you who need answers, you who came looking for peace. In the Proclamation and Response we confront and respond to the story of Jesus' passion, including somber Passion Sunday music. They had no answers. Announcement … âSave the Dateâ March 29 (or during the following week). Palm Sunday. God performed many wonders and signs through the apostles. Come O Holy One.Come through the streets.Come into the house.Come to find a space beside us at the table.Come to challenge our answers aboutWhy tragedy comesWhy poverty increasesWhy we are afraid.Come O Holy One.Speak to us in the silenceWith wisdom greater than oursWith love deeper than oursWith change wider than ours. People Hosanna in the highest. Today, March 28, Bishop Boyea meditates upon Palm Sunday. When it was evening, he came with the twelve. Let us in our many places receive the gift of God, the Bread of Heaven. The story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and then of his passion — betrayal, arrest, torture and interrogation, and crucifixion as a criminal — form an essential part of the Christian story. Of volunteers who actually find joy in the Great Act of casting nets to look for these appointments. Refrain will be sung by everyone in Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Make preparations for us there.” The disciples set out and went to the city, and found everything as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover meal. This liturgy includes the theological premise that lay sharing in the preparation and words of consecration over a table blesses the elements received fully and completely. Come O Holy One.Fill in these storieswith your wisdomwith your lovewith your changeso that we might rely on your answers. + LITURGY OF THE PALMS + READING OF SCRIPTURE Steve Paska, Reader Matthew 21:1-11 The Word of the Lord. Run into your fears,you who need answers, you who came looking for peace. In Christ, Bishop Laurie The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. so if you or someone you know are interested in still looking keep this in mind. Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? Some blessed palms will be available outside on tables. Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services of worship or church education. Palm Sunday liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library. Prelude Prelude in D G.F. Handel Candle Lighting The Liturgy of the Palms (For example, some churches pour the drink for the shared cup and some do not, some bring elements forward as part of an offertory and some do not, some include a confession and assurance of grace, musical responses or a hymn and others do not. She did what she could; she anointed his body beforehand for its burial. They didnât understand his way. For Holy Communion this morning,I invite you to lend Christ your table.On the first day of Holy Week long ago,people throughout Judea arrivedat the dusty gates of Jerusalem,primed with âHosannaâ in their heartsand Jesus asked to borrow a donkey. This wasnât the way. Perhaps you want to put them on a lovely cloth or fabric that reminds you of a special time or a person deeply connected with you in the communion of saints. Shape this to be familiar to the congregation but not an exact replica, which leads people to be more aware that they are missing the gathered community. on that note, it is 10 o'clock Happy Palm Sunday and welcome to our Joint Christ Church Trinity Church Palm Sunday Liturgy. All publishing rights reserved. So, they went to Jerusalem. When they heard it, they were greatly pleased, and promised to give him money. Jesus spoke, where she did not. No AnswerPrayers for Palm & Passion SundayMarch 28, 2021. 3 THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY MARCH 28, 2021 PRELUDE Hosanna!Hosanna! This liturgy of silence and story combines Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11) and Passion Sunday (Mark 14:1-15:47). Each reading concludes with a statement âComeâ¦â to respond to the story in silence or song.Following the story of the Last Supper, there is a brief, optional, service of Holy Communion.This service works both in person and in online settings. Palm Sunday. Amen. We are one bread, one body, one cup of blessing. But one of those who stood near drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear. But some were there who said to one another in anger, “Why was the ointment wasted in this way? Please take and adapt to your various online formats. ©2020 Maren Tirabassi, all publishing rights reserved. Permission for congregations to use in worship or educational settings, including streaming. Come to find your voice.Come to hear the response.Come. There did not have one answer. Rest in the garden,you who are weary, you who donât have any answers. A Communion Liturgy for Palm Sunday, John van de Laar, Sacredise. They thought they knew all that God could do. No Answer: Prayers for Palm-Passion Sunday was written by the Rev. Gather in a narthex or fellowship hall for the opening of this service if necessary. People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. Amen. CALL TO WORSHIP (Genesis 2:7; 3: 19 Psalm 104: 29-30; John 1: 18) One: Friends and neighbors, in the middle of our busy week, we pause through Jesus Christ who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Officiant Let us pray. Maren C. Tirabassi. Untie them and bring them to me if anyone says anything to you, you shall say to the Lord Ask me of them and he will send them to me.
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