WELCOMEWelcome to Christ Church for the worship that begins the great three days, or the Triduum. Since the fourth century, with great devotion the church has honored the story of the night before Christ died, for it was then that he changed the meaning of the meal shared by God’s covenant people. In taking, blessing, breaking the bread, and giving it to his disciples as his body, all share in his suffering death and God’s raising power for forgiveness and life eternal. That night Jesus also gave a mandate, a mandatum, for which this day is named. He commanded his disciples to love one another as he loves us. To demonstrate this new commandment, Jesus washed feet as a household slave would do.

In our worship today, we share that ritual of humility as well as the meal that gives us life. You are invited to participate in the foot washing, removing your footwear before you come forward. First be washed by one of the clergy or another disciple; then you may kneel to wash another’s feet or return to your seat.

After the sharing of communion, the service concludes with the stripping of the sanctuary, preparing for the stark reality of Gethsemane, his arrest, and the cross of Good Friday, on which hung the Savior of the world.

Thank you for being present today; join us again for worship tomorrow and on Easter morning. You are welcome here.

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GATHER IN GOD’S NAMEPlease stand, as able, and sing

The Hymn Bless the Lord My Soul Wonder, Love, and Praise

Words: Psalm 103

Music: Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)

Copyright: © 1984 Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.

The Opening AcclamationCelebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect of the DayCelebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray. Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal Jesus gave his disciples a new commandment, to love one another as he loved them. Write this commandment in our hearts; help us to serve as Jesus served, and let him live in us, for he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

PROCLAIM AND RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GODPlease be seated. The reader introduces our passage before reading

St. Paul Writes to the Church I Corinthians 11:23-26I 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, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

At the conclusion the People respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Please stand for

The Gospel Story as told in The Kingfisher Children’s BibleThe Passover was drawing near. Everyone was busy, getting ready. Peter and John were sent into the city to prepare for the Passover meal. Jesus told them, “You will meet a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him, and when he reaches a certain house go in and say to the owner, ‘Where is your guest room?’ It is there that we will eat the Passover meal together.” Soon, Jesus and his disciples were sitting at the table. While the food was being prepared Jesus got up from the table, wrapped a towel around his waist and began to wash the disciples’ feet. Peter did not understand. He said, “You should not do this, Lord!” But Jesus went to each one in turn, washing away the dust and drying their feet with a towel. He said, “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’ and that is what I am. But I am setting you an example. I have washed your feet, and now you must wash one another’s feet.” Then he took bread, gave thanks to God, broke the bread, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body.” In the same way he took the cup of wine, gave it to them, and said, “This is my blood of the new covenant which will be poured out for many, so that their sins might be forgiven. Whenever you eat and drink together, do this to remember me.”

Please be seated for

The Homily Ann Urinoski

All are welcome to join in the practice of Jesus’ commandment.

The Foot Washing

Please stand and sing

Hymn 602 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love (blue) Hymnal 1982

A member of the parish leads the prayers.

Prayers of the PeopleLeader Jesus, remember us when you come into your kingdom. Hear our prayers. For your Church throughout the world,People we ask new life.Leader For all who carry out ministries in your Church,People we ask grace and wisdom.

Leader For Christians of every land,People we ask unity in your Name.Leader For people of other faiths,People we ask your divine blessing.Leader For those who cannot believe,People we ask your faithful love.Leader For leaders in every land,People we ask your guidance.Leader For people who suffer and sorrow,People we ask your healing peace.Leader Holy God, Jesus spoke peace to a sinful world and taught his followers to gather at the table and serve one another. That our lives may be signs of your grace at work within us,People fill us with your love and show us how to serve. Amen.

The PeaceCelebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

THE HOLY COMMUNIONBeing seated, we begin with a time of offering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God’s purposes and showing our gratitude for God’s

many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) 244-5368, a card is available at the chapel entrance to participate

when the offering plate is passed. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the offering plate.

The bread and wine are offered as the Choirs sing

An Anthem Peter Aston (1938-2013)I give you a new commandment: love one another; as I have loved you, so you are to love one another. If there is this love among you, then all will know that you are my disciples. - John 14

The Great Thanksgiving from Common Worship (Church of England)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 God thanks and praise.

The Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus.

You send your Spirit to bring new life to the world, and clothe us with power from on high. And so we join the angels to celebrate and say:

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 Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ’s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, saying

Great is the mystery of faith:Celebrant and People

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

The Celebrant continues the prayer, concluding

For honor and praise belong to you, Father, with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit: one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Celebrant invites the People to say the prayer Jesus taught his first disciples.

The Lord’s PrayerOur 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 BreadThe Priest breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is said

Priest Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;People Therefore let us keep the feast.

The Communion of the PeopleAll are welcome to receive the sacrament. Come forward to stand or kneel at the altar rail, either consuming the bread and drinking from the

cup or dipping (intincting) the bread carefully into the cup. Gluten-free host are available; let the clergy know your need when they approach

you at the rail. If you are unable to come forward, ask an usher to let the clergy know.

All sing

Hymn 325 Let Us Break Bread Together on Our Knees Hymnal 1982

Please kneel for

The Post-Communion PrayerGod of grace, your Son Jesus Christ gives us this holy meal of bread and wine, a sign of his great love. May his love fill us as we watch and pray, walking in the way of the cross. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

The Stripping of the AltarThe children are invited to help the Acolytes and Clergy remove the vessels and adornments of our worship to remember how Jesus was left

alone to suffer. Once all is removed, we kneel quietly for a time, before

The DismissalPriest After the supper Jesus shared with his friends, he left the table and went to the Garden to pray. Like his disciples, let us leave this table and go, remembering the next part of Jesus’ story.

We leave the Chapel in silence. Our prayer is that today’s worship has encouraged you in love and filled you with strength for your journey.

We look forward to your presence again in worship tomorrow, as the Great Three Days continue, and on Easter Day.

JOIN US ON GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER

GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 19

12:00 PM Good Friday Veneration of the Cross in the Church

5:00 PM Children’s Service in the Chapel

7:00 PM Tenebrae (a service of scripture readings, music, and prayer) in the Church

EASTER DAY – APRIL 21

6:00 AM Easter Vigil with the St. Cecilia Choir in the Chapel

7:30 AM Continental Breakfast in Parish Halls A and B

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel

8:45 AM to 12:15 PM Child care available in the Nursery

9:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II with the Christ Church and St. Cecilia Choirs in the Church

9:00 AM Young Children’s Service for families with children 6 and under

with the St. Gregory and St. Nicholas Choirs in the Chapel

10:00 AM Continental Breakfast continues in Parish Halls A and B

10:00 AM Children’s Easter Activities in Parish Hall C

11:00 AM Choral Eucharist, Rite II with the Christ Church Choir in the Church

11:00 AM Holy Eucharist with worship band in the Chapel

PEOPLE SERVINGTeddy Jefferson, Acolyte

Ellie Maroney, Jane McKinstry, Kim Nelkin, Marty Rushlow, Altar GuildEliza Nichols, Natalie White, Eucharistic Ministers

Heather Jefferson, Reid Nichols, Ushers

MUSICThe St. Gregory and St. Nicholas Choirs

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At Christ Church, we come together to grow in our love for God, to love and serve our neighbors, and to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

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PARISH CLERGYThe Rev. Ruth Beresford, Rector

The Rev. Stephen Setzer, Associate RectorThe Rev. Ann Urinoski, Priest Associate

The Very Rev. William Lane, Pastoral Associate

LAY MINISTRY STAFFBruce Barber, Director of Music

Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and YouthJo Harney, Head of School (CCEP)

David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster; Nadine DiLorenzo, Director of Children’s ChoirsMissy Belgré, Worship Leader; Alex Cook, Youth Ministry Intern

ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITIES STAFFSherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator

Michael Sayer, Facilities ManagerJane Rubini, Administrative Associate; Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School

David Hald, Andy Marine, Charles Parfitt-Simpson, Sextons

VESTRY & OFFICERSSteve Boyden, Senior Warden; Hardy Drane, ’19, Junior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk

Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Jackson Parsells, Youth RepresentativeAllison Ayers, ’21; Clay Brown, ’21; Hal Erskine, ’20; Chris Grundner, ’20Jamie Jones, ’21; Scott Poole, ’20; Albert Schyman, ’21; Greer Silliman, ’19Lynne Swartz, ’20; Sandy Van Wormer, ’19; Annie Woolard-Provine, ’19

Christ Church Christiana HundredP. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road

Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0510Phone: (302) 655-3379

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