United in God’s Love, Empowered to Serve, Welcoming All The painting across the top of this page is HERSELF © 2005 Tim Jutsum.
It represents the Holy Spirit who hovers over the face of the Earth.
The Feast of Pentecost
June 8, 2025
Holy EUCHARIST
11:00 A.M.
BISHOP: The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer
INTERIM RECTOR: The Rev. Dr. Julianne Buenting
MUSIC DIRECTOR and ORGANIST: Stephen Kennedy
PRIEST ASSOCIATE: The Rev. Joel Wilbur
The Rev. Dr. Julianne Buenting and The Rev. Joel Wilber are co-celebrants today
We seek to serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves.
We strive for justice and peace among all people,
respecting the dignity of every human being.
Welcome
We seek to mirror the love of God and the hospitality of Jesus in our worship and our service to others. We are a community welcoming all races, ethnicities, faiths, genders, orientations, and abilities. Our worship is open to all, and every person is invited to receive communion.
CHRIST CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – TELEPHONE: 585.454.3878
TUESDAYS - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO
From The Book of Common Prayer
VOLUNTARY
THE ENTRANCE RITE
Please stand, as able.
224 Hail this joyful day's return
OPENING ACCLAMATION
Presider: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!
COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid,
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SONG OF PRAISE: Hymn 421
THE WORD OF GOD
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Presider: God be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Please be seated
First Lesson Acts 2:1-21
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
`In the last days it will be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.
And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' "
Leader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Benedic, anima mea
Cantors:
25 O Lord, how manifold are your / works! *
in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full / of your creatures.
All:
26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to / number, *
crea-/tures both small and great.
27 There move the ships, and there is that Le-/viathan, *
which you have made / for the sport of it.
28 All of them / look to you *
to give them their food / in due season.
29 You give it to them; they / gather it; *
you open your hand, and they are / filled with good things.
30 You hide your face, and they are / terrified; *
you take away their breath, and they die / and return to dust.
31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are cre-/ated; *
and so you renew / the face of the earth.
32 May the glory of the Lord endure for / ever; *
may the Lord re-/ joice in all his works.
33 He looks at the earth and it / trembles; *
he touches the / mountains and they smoke.
34 I will sing to the Lord as long as I / live; *
I will praise my God while I / have my being.
35 May these words of mine / please him; *
I will re-/ joice in the Lord.
37 Bless the Lord, / O my soul. *
-/ Hallelujah!
Epistle Romans 8:14-17
All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
Leader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Please stand, as able.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The Holy Gospel John 14:8-17 (25-27)
Gospeler: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
All: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.
"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 have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."]
Gospeler: The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon The Rev. Dr. Julianne Buenting
THE NICENE CREED recited in unison
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 (adapted from BCP Form III)
Please remain standing, as able.
Creating God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for the ministry of all the baptized, for our Presiding Bishop Sean and our Bishop Kara, and for those ordained yesterday: Joel, ordained priest, and Lydia, Maria and David, ordained transitional deacons.
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice, compassion, and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from grief, infirmity, or trouble;
Surround them with your love and guide us in our efforts to alleviate suffering.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Presider: Eternal and all-loving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Deacon or Presider says:
Let us confess our sins to God. Silence may be kept.
Minister and People:
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Absolution
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
THE PEACE
Presider The peace of the risen Christ be with you always!
People And also with you.
We share a greeting of peace with one another.
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THE HOLY COMMUNION
516 Come down, O Love divine
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
All who are able stand
SURSUM CORDA Plainsong
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. In fulfillment of Christ’s true promise, the Holy Spirit came down on this day from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.
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:
SANCTUS
Holy and gracious God: 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 maker of all.
Jesus 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, Jesus 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, Jesus 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.” AMEN
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, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s 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 Christ. 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 Mary, the mother of God, and all your saints into the joy of your eternal Kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God, now and forever. AMEN
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
A period of silence is kept.
FRACTION ANTHEM
Chanted by cantors
Chanted "Alleluia Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia."
Presider: The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him by faith, with thanksgiving.
The Bread and the Cup are given to communicants with these words:
The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven.
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation.
The Response to each is: Amen.
COMMUNION ANTHEM
Veni sancti spiritus verses improvisatised by cantors Text: 12th Century Latin (Translated by Charles P. Price)
1 Come, thou Holy Spirit, come,
and from thy celestial home
shed a ray of light divine;
come, thou Father of the poor,
come, thou source of all our store,
come, within our hearts to shine.
4 Heal our wounds; our strength renew;
on our dryness pour thy dew;
wash the stains of guilt away;
bend the stubborn heart and will;
melt the frozen, warm the chill;
guide the steps that go astray.
5 On the faithful, who adore
and confess thee, evermore
in thy sevenfold gifts descend:
Give them virtue's sure reward,
give them thy salvation, Lord,
give them joys that never end.
Please stand, as able.
Hymn 511 Holy spirit, ever living
POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER
Presider: Let us pray.
Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Blessing
May the Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
DISMISSAL
Priest: Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia, alleluia.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
DEO GRATIAS
VOLUNTARY:
CHRIST CHURCH PARISH PRAYER LIST
CHRIST CHURCH PARISH PRAYER LIST
Please keep these persons and intentions in your prayers this week-
The wardens, vestry, search committee, and clergy of this parish.
The sick and the suffering, remembering Kristy Liddell’s mother Kina.
Bradley Buenting (Julianne’s brother, recovering from surgery).
Ellen Iaia (Steve’s mother)
The Very Rev. William and Pricilla Petersen
Capt. Charles Lewis, deployed to Middle East
Refugees and immigrants, those lacking housing, employment, and the necessities of life.
Those affected by recent tornados, storms, and wildfires.
All those afflicted by poverty, bigotry, violence, war, and oppression.
For those who have died and those who mourn.
Church is an affirming and inclusive community
The Rev. Dr. Julianne Buenting and The Rev. Joel Wilber will be co-celebrants
Our Lectors-
1st Reading- Kristy Liddell
2nd Reading- Kyle Liddell
Prayers of the People- Meg Love
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Vestry- Jeremy Cooney, Jim Ford, John Fields, Norma Hopcraft, Kristy Liddell, Nancy Norwood, Shirley Ricker, Craig Smith, Jim Kurmis
Wardens- Valerie Jutsum Deb VanderBilt
and David Jutsum- Clerk of the Vestry
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Organists
Stephen Kennedy, director of music and organist
Andrew Johnson, assistant organist
Dominic Fiacco, VanDelinder Fellow
Jimmy Jeffery, VanDelinder fellow
David Higgs and William Porter, associate organists
Choral Scholars
Anna Bjerken
Amelia Harkey
Maya Watters
Mary Reins
Caroline Barata
Andrea McGaugh
Caleb Meyerhoff
Daniel Perez (ESM/CC Choral Scholar)
CHRIST CHURCH OFFICE HOURS &Staff -
The Rev. Dr. Julianne Buenting, Interim Rector
The Rev. Joel Wilber, Associate Priest
Stephen Kennedy, Director of Music, stephenk@rochester.rr.com
Steve Iaia, Sexton, stepheniaia9@gmail.com
Lori Frank, Office Administrator, office@christchurchrochester.org.
Office Hours:
TUESDAYS - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
TODAY: June 8, 2025
1:00-3:00 “Let’s Build Together”
MONDAY, June 9
10:00 am Zoom Morning Prayer
https://songforchristchurch.org/monday-morning-prayer
TUESDAY, June 10
Tuesday Pipes 12:10pm
THURSDAY, June 12
12:00 Noon Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
7:00 pm Zoom Evening Prayer
https://songforchristchurch.org/thursday-evening-prayer
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER
Christ Church has a building club for LEGO® fans of all ages! The group gathers weekly in the sacristy between 1:00 and 3:00. Dave Jutsum will supply the LEGO® bricks and pieces.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.
MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Christ Church Children’s Choir wants your kids! 20-minute rehearsals follow the 11:00 am Eucharist on Sundays. Please feel free to contact Stephen Kennedy and/or Andrew Johnson if you have a child interested in participating or if you have any questions about our program.
Please consider lending a helping hand with Compline set-up immediately following today’s Eucharist.
CHURCH SCHOOL
Available every Sunday for the 11:00 service. Children of any age are welcome! Teachers are on site from 10:45 a.m., and will bring your children down to the sanctuary after the Prayers of the People so that they can join in for communion. Church School focuses on arts & crafts related to the themes of the week’s readings. You can visit the room on the 2nd floor—if you are unfamiliar with the building, please ask an usher, who will be glad to show you the room. Note: Christ Church follows Safe Church practices—at least 2 teachers are always in the room with the children.
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