Anyone At All
Music by Carole King
Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sayer,
Funny how I feel more myself with you
Than anybody else that I ever knew
I hear it in your voice, see it in your face
You've become the memory I can't erase
You could have been anyone at all
A stranger falling out of the blue
I'm so glad it was you
It wasn't in the plan, not that I could see
Suddenly a miracle came to me
Safe within your arms I can say what's true
Nothing in the world I would keep from you
You could have been anyone at all
An old friend falling out of the blue
I'm so glad it was you
Words can hurt you if you let them
People say them and forget them
Words can promise
Words can lie
But your words make me feel like I can fly
You could have been anyone at all
A net that catches me when I fall
I'm so glad it was you
You could have been anyone at all
An old friend calling out of the blue
I'm so glad it was you
Anyone at all
You could have been anyone at all
Anyone at all
I'm so glad it was you
Voluntary: Bagpipers play on the front lawn (15 min. before service )
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 208 The Strife is O’er
THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD
All stand while the following anthem is said at the Paschal candle
I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord.
Whoever has faith in me shall have life,
even though he die.
And everyone who has life,
and has committed himself to me in faith,
shall not die for ever.
As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives
and that at the last he will stand upon the earth.
After my awaking, he will raise me up;
and in my body I shall see God.
I myself shall see, and my eyes behold him
who is my friend and not a stranger.
For none of us has life in himself,
and none becomes his own master when he dies.
For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord,
and if we die, we die in the Lord.
So, then, whether we live or die,
we are the Lord's possession.
Happy from now on
are those who die in the Lord!
So it is, says the Spirit,
for they rest from their labors.
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People : And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our brother, David. We thank you for
giving him to us, his family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage.
In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal
life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are
reunited with those who have gone before: through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
THE LESSONS
The people sit.
After each Reading, the Reader says: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God
LESSON: Lamentations 3:22-26, 31-33
(read by Anita Manuele)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every
morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion”, says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait
quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
For the Lord will not reject forever. Although he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the
abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Please remain seated as we read, in unison, Psalm 23 (King James version)
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of
the Lord forever.
Second lesson: Revelation 21: 2 – 7
(Read by Jeremy Cooney)
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride
adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
‘See, the home of God is among mortals.
He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have
passed away.’
And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said,
“Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha
and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of
the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be
my children.”
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
HYMN 625 Ye Holy Angels Bright
ALLELUIA VERSE:
Da pacem Wisd. 36:18;Ps. 122
Gospeler: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
All: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 14:1-6
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are
many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I
go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you
may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not
know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Gospeler: The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
REMEMBRANCES: Pru Kirkpatrick, Laura Kirkpatrick de Otalvaro, Jim Kirkpatrick
HOMILY The Very Rev’d Ruth Ferguson
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
All stand, as able
Celebrant: In the assurance of eternal life given at Baptism, let us proclaim our faith and say together,
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy
Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and
the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Leader and People pray responsively:
Leader: For our brother David, let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said, “I am
Resurrection and I am Life.”
Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress; draw near to us who mourn for David, and dry the
tears of those who weep.
All: Hear us, Lord.
You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend; comfort us in our sorrow.
All: Hear us, Lord.
You raised the dead to life; give to our brother eternal life.
All: Hear us, Lord.
You promised paradise to the thief who repented; bring our brother ,David, to the joys of heaven.
All: Hear us, Lord.
David was washed in Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit; give him fellowship with all your saints.
All: Hear us, Lord.He was nourished with your Body and Blood; grant him a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom.
All: Hear us, Lord.
Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our brother David; Let our faith be our consolation, and eternal
life our hope.
Presider: Father of all, we pray to you for David, and for those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to
them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
THE PEACE
All stand
Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Hymn 420 When in our music God is glorified vs. 1, 2, 5
THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
If you are sensitive to wheat products, please tell an usher so that you may receive a gluten-free host.
All who are able, stand.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth, Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the dead, and
comforts us with the blessed hope of everlasting life. For to your faithful people, O Lord,
life is changed, not ended; and when our mortal body lies in death, there is prepared for us a dwelling place
eternal in the heavens, therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all
the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
The people may stand or kneel as they are able.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin
and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to
share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice
for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Presider and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.
Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food
and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy
Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into
the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
A period of silence is kept.
FRACTION ANTHEM
Alleluia, Christ our Passover
Tonus Peregrinus
A period of silence is kept. Cantor intones; congregation repeats the alleluia.
Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. All are invited to God’s holy table. If you are sensitive to wheat
products, please tell an usher so that you may receive a gluten-free host.
Music during the Eucharist – John Sheridan, harp
Presider: Let us pray.
Almighty God, we thank you that in your great love you have fed us with the spiritual food and
drink of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste of your
heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of
our inheritance in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow nor crying, but the
fullness of joy with all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Flag is Presented to the Family Navy Honor Guard
“Taps” is played
Hymn 579 Almighty Father, Strong to Save
THE COMMENDATION
Presider: Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints,
All: where sorrow and pain are no more,
neither sighing, but life everlasting.
Presider: You only are immortal, the creator and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the
earth, and to earth shall we return. For so did you ordain when you created me, saying, "You are dust, and
to dust you shall return." All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia.
All: Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more,
neither sighing, but life everlasting.
Presider:
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant David. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech
you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him
into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of
the saints in light. Amen.
Presider : Let us pray,
O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen,
and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.
Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at last. Amen.
Presider: Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
All: Thanks be to God.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Hymn 344 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing.
VOLUNTARY: Prelude in D Major (BWV 532) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
PARTICIPANTS IN THIS SERVICE
The Very Rev’d Ruth Ferguson
Clergy
Stephen Kennedy
Music Director, Christ Church Rochester
Director of the ESM/Christ Church Schola Cantorum
Instructor of Sacred Music, Eastman School of Music
Readers:
Anita Manuele - college friend
Jeremy Cooney - former member of CC Youth Group and currently NY State senator
Jim Kirkpatrick - David's oldest son
Family remarks: Pru Kirkpatrick, Laura Kirkpatrick de Otalvaro, Jim Kirkpatrick
ORGANISTS
David Higgs - Minehan Family Professor; Chair of the Organ, Sacred Music, and Historical
Keyboards Department
William Porter, Christ Church Organist in Residence
Professor of Organ, Eastman School of Music
Stephen Kennedy, Christ Church Director of Music and Organist
Instructor of Sacred Music at the Eastman School of Music, director of the Schola
Cantorum, and Instructor of Organ for Eastman’s Community Music School.
HARP
John Sheridan, Director of Music and Organist Episcopal Church of the Incarnation,
Penfield.
TRUMPET
Jared Wallace, Christ Church Schola Cantorum Cornettist
Assistant Professor of Baroque trumpet, Eastman School of Music, Assistant Professor of
Trumpet, Ithaca College.
Stephen Kennedy
Music Director, Christ Church Rochester
Director of the ESM/Christ Church Schola Cantorum
Instructor of Sacred Music, Eastman School of Music