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St. Paul’s Chapel | Trinity ChurchBroadway and Fulton Street | Broadway at Wall Street, New York City

Palm SundayBlessing of the Palms and Procession, 10:30am

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Passion Gospel, 11:15am

April 9, 2017

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Faith“For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a

mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move

from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will

be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20

Integrity“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,

whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there

is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

—Philippians 4:8

Inclusiveness “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor

free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one

in Christ Jesus.” —Galatians 3:28

Compassion“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he

had compassion on them and healed their sick.”

—Matthew 14:14

Social Justice“He has showed you what is good; and what the Lord

requires of you: to do justice, and to love kindness and

to walk humbly with your God.” —Micah 6:8

Stewardship“There will come seven years of great plenty

throughout all the land of Egypt. After them there

will arise seven years of famine, and all the plenty will

be forgotten in the land of Egypt; the famine will

consume the world.”—Genesis 41:29–30

MissionIn the spirit of the Gospels, the mission of Trinity Church Wall Street is to build generations of faithful leadership,

to build up neighborhoods, and to build financial capacity for holy service in New York City and around

the world. Our mission is grounded in our core values.

VisionWe seek to serve and heal the world by building neighborhoods that live gospel truths, generations of

faithful leaders, and sustainable communities.

Core Values

Core Values guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision.

By their nature, core values are touchstones for prayer, discernment, ongoing conversation, and action. We seek

a deep understanding and ongoing engagement with Trinity’s Core Values. Over the years, we will continue

reflecting on what our Core Values mean in their application; how they challenge and inform decisions and actions

in Trinity’s ministries, and how they help our ministries be aligned with our mission and vision.

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Welcome to St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity Church

Please add your voice and heart to the prayers. Everyone is welcome at Jesus’ Table, and everyone’s voice is needed to tell the Good News of God’s love in Christ. Please help others find a place near you, and greet the person next to you as we prepare to worship together.

If you would like to pray with someone confidentially, for yourself or others, go to the Chapel of All Saints during communion time.

About this ServicePalm Sunday, which has been celebrated by Christians since at least the 4th century, marks the transition from our Lenten period of preparation into Holy Week. The concept of that transition defines this service: we begin with a festive remembrance of Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem—a parade of welcome when people lined the road ahead of him with cloth and palm branches. At the Gospel, the story of the Passion is read; we’re asked to consider where Jesus’ path will finally lead: to his arrest, conviction, and death on the cross.

The Episcopal tradition moves through the story of Easter slowly and deliberately. Holy Week culminates in what we call the Triduum: a three-part service that arcs from Maundy Thursday through Good Friday and, finally, into the surpassing joy of Easter. Your Trinity clergy and Education staff are always available to provide resources and support if you’d like more information about this historic celebration, the very heart of our Christian joy and hope.

Source: The Rev. Elizabeth Blunt, 2017

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The Liturgy of the PalmsSt. Paul’s Chapel, 10:30am

Welcome – 10:30amYou are invited to take several palms from anywhere in the chapel to use in the procession.

The Blessing of the Palms will take place at the High Altar. Gather at the chancel rail.

Introit – 10:40amAt the sound of the bell, please remain silent.

Hosanna to the Son of David Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Blessed be the King of Israel. Blessed be the King that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest places; Hosanna in the highest heavens.

—Matthew 21:9, Luke 19:38

Acclamation and Collect BCP p. 270

Celebrant Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.Celebrant Let us pray.

Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

The Holy Gospel Matthew 21:1-11

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Deacon When Jesus and his disciples had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.” This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, “Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”

The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Blessing of the Palms BCP p. 271

Please lift your palm branches into the air.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.

People Amen.

Benedictus and Hosanna BCP p. 271

Celebrant Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.People Hosanna in the highest.

Dismissal BCP p. 271

Deacon Let us go forth in peace.People In the name of Christ. Amen.

The Procession – 11:00am BCP p. 271

The Verger, cross and torches will lead the procession, followed by the Choir.

The People and Clergy are invited to follow the Choir to Trinity Church.

When you arrive at the gate of Trinity Church, place all large palm branches in containers and pick up small palm branches for the service.

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The Entrance RiteTrinity Church, 11:15am

Entrance Hymn Hymnal 154

Please stand as you are able as the procession enters Trinity Church. The hymn will be repeated until the procession from St. Paul’s Chapel ends.

Words: Theodulph of Orleans (d. 821); tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt.; Music: Valet will ich dir geben, melody Melchior Teschner (1584-1635), alt.; harm William Henry Monk (1823-1889)

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The Collect of the Day BCP p. 272

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All Amen.

Please be seated.

The Liturgy of the WordThe First Reading Isaiah 50:4-9a

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.

The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens—wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting.

The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm Psalm 31:9-16 Tone 2.1

The Choir sings the first verse and then the People join. Text is chanted on the reciting tone; change pitch on underlined syllables.

Choir Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; * my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly.

All For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; * my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed.

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I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors, a dismay to those of my acquaintance; * when they see me in the street they avoid me.

I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; * I am as useless as a broken pot.

For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; * they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.

But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. * I have said, “You are my God.

My times are in your hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.

Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me.”

The Second Reading Philippians 2:5-11

Reader A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Philippians.

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Reader After the reading of the Gospel, all children are invited to follow the cross to Children’s Chapel. They will return at the Peace.

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Sequence Hymn Hymnal 435, vv. 1-4

Please stand as you are able.

Words: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877), alt.; Music: King’s Weston, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

The Passion Gospel Matthew 27:11-54

Deacon The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

There is no congregational response.

Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.” But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer. Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you?” But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

Now at the festival the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they wanted. At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Jesus Barabbas. So after they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah?” For he realized that it was out of jealousy that they had handed him over. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for today I have suffered a great deal because of a dream about him.” Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they

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said, “Barabbas.” Pilate said to them, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” All of them said, “Let him be crucified!” Then he asked, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”

So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” Then the people as a whole answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

As they went out, they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon; they compelled this man to carry his cross. And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and kept watch over him. Over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.”

Then two bandits were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself ! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, ‘I am God’s Son.’” The bandits who were crucified with him also taunted him in the same way.

From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.” At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.” Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After his resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many. Now when the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were terrified and said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!”

The Sermon The Rev. Winnie Varghese

Silence follows the sermon.

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The Prayers of the People Form IV BCP p. 388/395, #8

Please stand as you are able.

Reader Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Reader Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Reader Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Reader Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Reader Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Silence

Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Reader We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Silence

Celebrant Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All Amen.

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The Holy EucharistThe PeaceCelebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

WelcomePlease be seated.

The OffertoryThe ushers collect the offering.

Crucifixus Antonio Lotti (1667-1740)

Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

—Nicene Creed

At the Presentation Hymnal 380, v. 3

Please stand as you are able as the offering is brought forward.

Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711); Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?)

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Censing of the AltarDirigatur oratio mea sicut incensum in conspectu tuo. Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as incense.

—Psalm 141:2

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP p. 361/379

Celebrant 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.

For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus EOM 56, adapted

Music: after Missa Oecumenica, Alexander Archangelsky (1846-1924); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010); adapt. Joshua Anand Slater (b. 1977); ©1999 Oregon Catholic Press

Please continue standing, or kneel as you are able.

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Celebrant 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:

All Christ has died. Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

Celebrant 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.

All AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 364

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,All Our 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.

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Fraction BCP p. 364

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

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

Agnus Dei EOM 57, adapted

Music: after Missa Oecumenica, Alexander Archangelsky; arr. Richard Proulx; ©1999 Oregon Catholic Press

Words of Administration BCP p. 364

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Please be seated.

The ushers will bring you forward when it is time for you to receive. We receive communion at stations at the front of each aisle. Those wishing to kneel should go to the south rail by the pulpit.

All who hunger for God are cordially invited to this table, including children. You may consume the bread and then drink from the chalice (please grasp the bottom of the chalice to guide it to your lips). Also, you may dip the bread in the wine and then consume it, or you may leave the bread in your palm for the chalice-bearer to dip in the wine and place on your tongue. Gluten-free wafers are available. Those who do not wish to receive communion are welcome to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.

If you would like to pray with someone confidentially, for yourself or others, go to the Chapel of All Saints and someone will meet you there.

Communion AnthemChristus factus est Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)

Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis. Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum, et dedit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen.

Christ was made obedient for us even unto death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.

—Philippians 2:8-9

Silence follows the anthem.

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Concluding RitePost-Communion Prayer BCP p. 365

Please stand as you are able.

Celebrant Let us pray.All Eternal God, heavenly Father,

you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son 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 Lord. Amen.

The Prayer over the People BOS p. 26

Celebrant Bow down before the Lord.

Please bow your head.

Celebrant Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All Amen.

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Closing Hymn Hymnal 168, vv. 1-3

Words: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); tr. Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930); Music: Herzlich tut mich verlangen [Passion Chorale], Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612);

adapt and harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Dismissal BCP p. 366

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

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A Note on “The Jews” in the PassionThat the story of Christ’s Passion has inspired passionate responses through the ages should surprise no one. Its apt name comes from the Latin passio—suffering—and that is what it depicts in the final days of Jesus of Nazareth. A relentless narrative of accusation, trial, sentencing, and death, all wrapped in a web of betrayal and mockery, the Passion story as traditionally read by Christians on Palm Sunday purposefully stops short of the dramatic reversal and jubilation of Easter. The devastating account of an innocent victim willingly enduring abuse out of love for his tormentors stirs a variety of emotions: grief, sympathy, horror, and, perhaps most tellingly, guilt. The story begs us to ask who would treat a man who has given sight to the blind and hope to the poor in such a horrible fashion. Who, in short, is to blame?

For centuries the answer seemed simple: “the Jews.” They rejected Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah and duped the Romans into executing him. For Christians who revered Jesus as divine (and seemed to forget that Jesus was himself a Jew), the Jews were “God-killers.” It is difficult to imagine what punishment such a crime would not deserve, and easy to trace the tragic consequences of that view in history. From the fourth century—when Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, bringing the power of Rome with him—the very survival of the Jews came into question. The popularity of medieval Passion Plays often spurred violent pogroms in their wake. On their way to fight for Jerusalem, Crusaders slaughtered European Jews as a warm-up. In the twentieth century, the Holocaust (or Shoah) was not a direct expression of Christian anti-Judaism, but the structures of hate laid by the Church over the centuries created a platform for the Nazi perversion. (For a history of Christian anti-Judaism, James Carroll’s Constantine’s Sword is searing and highly readable—a New York Times best-seller.)

PostludePassacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

FlowersPlease keep your palm branches from today, and bring them back to St. Paul’s Chapel on Shrove Tuesday—February 13, 2018—when we will burn them to create ashes for Ash Wednesday the following day.

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Today some ask whether the public reading of the Passion in the language of the four canonical Gospels perpetuates the anti-Jewish views that have given rise to such violence. Others point out the centrality of the Passion story to Christianity and argue that, while the texts have undeniably been used for anti-Jewish purposes, they are not inherently anti-Jewish.

The Second Vatican Council proclaimed that New Testament references to “the Jews,” once taken to mean all Jews at all times, were directed only at the Jewish authorities in first-century Palestine. Roman Catholic scholar Raymond Brown demonstrated how the harsh rhetoric used against “the Jews” would have been understood by its first readers and hearers as part of an intra-family dispute. First century Jews would have recognized that Jesus used much of the same language with which the Hebrew prophets, such as Jeremiah and Amos, criticized the rulers of Israel. Later, as Christianity spread widely among the Gentiles (non-Jews), the misunderstanding of “us and them” developed and metastasized.

Other scholars, using a historical-critical approach to scripture, traced what seemed to be a conscious effort in the texts to exonerate the Romans, within whose empire the budding Jesus movement had to survive, and to lay blame on the Jews, with whom it had to compete. While it’s true that no one needed to dupe Pilate into executing troublemakers—Rome would ultimately recall him for being too bloody even by their imperial standards—others objected that such a move required a greater degree of skepticism about the accuracy of the scripture than many Christians would embrace.

Another brilliant New Testament scholar, Protestant Ched Myers, makes the case that we need neither demonize the Jews nor suspect the Gospel writers. Using a close reading of the earliest Gospel, Mark, he finds that what’s depicted is the collusion of all those in power—Pilate and the Jewish elites in particular. The crowd and even the disciples collude by their silence and, in Peter’s case, denial. In short, there is plenty of blame to go around. Like the prophets before him, Jesus opposed the systems of domination that oppressed the poor. His criticism of the Judean authorities was no more anti-Jewish than Martin Luther King’s condemnation of Jim Crow laws was anti-American. And as Jesus himself predicted, he received the prophet’s reward of death. “What was true for Jeremiah and Jesus was also true for Gandhi and King and Ahn San Suu Kyi: those who speak truth to power must always face the consequences,” writes Myers. “And in the end, few indeed have the courage, character and conviction to walk that nonviolent way.”

Blaming the Jews or the Romans or even the scriptures themselves not only falsifies history but also prevents us from understanding the story itself. The Roman Empire has long since crumbled, but the systems that dehumanize the most vulnerable in our midst (“the least of these who are members of my family” —Matthew 25:40) are with us still. Perhaps the Passion stirs so many emotions in us not because of what happened in those days but because the story is still playing out in ours. The question, then, is not, “Who’s to blame?” but “What am I doing?”

—Bob Scott, Director of Faith Formation and Education

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SHARE YOUR STORY. SHARE YOUR SELF.

Heart Talk is a space for women to ‘join each other

in the journey’ as they share their stories, build relationships and reflect

on being women of faith in the city. Open to women

of all ages and stages. Participants are welcome to

bring their lunches.

For more information, email Ellen Andrews at

[email protected].

Wednesdays, 1pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room

Contact: Maggy Laraque at [email protected] or 212.602.0709

trinitywallstreet.org/mission

NEW ORLEANS Trip dates: March 9 – 13, 2017 Application Deadline: January 31, 2017

HAITI Trip dates: April 26 – May 1, 2017 Application Deadline: March 17, 2017

PANAMA Trip dates: June 21 – 26, 2017 Application Deadline: May 12, 2017

NYC Trip dates: July 14 – August 11, 2017 (Fridays Only) Application deadline: Ongoing

BURUNDI Trip dates: Dates to Come.

Now Accepting Applications for All Trips

2017 MISSION & SERVICE TRIPS

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Sunday, April 301:30pm

Arranged by J. Chester Johnson

Poets and poetry lovers are invited to Trinity’s ninth annual poetry festival. Bring an original verse or favorite poem to share, or simply come and listen. We will celebrate the poetry of Deborah Danner and Walter Oerlemans, two frequent contributors to the festival who passed away in the last year. A reception and discussion will follow.

A workshop for those interested in reading, analyzing, and sharing verse to prepare for the festival will be held 1-3pm, Sunday, April 23, St. Paul’s Chapel.

Free and open to all.

There’s so much to see online at Trinity TRINITYWALLSTREET.ORG/VIDEOS

Sunday Sermons • Bach At One

Parish News • Weekday Services

Youth Chorus • Trinity Ensembles

Concerts At One • Guest Concerts

Discovery Classes • Trinity Institute

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Rejuvenate yourself at

Spa for the Soul.Engage heart, imagination, and body in relationship with God

To Everything There is a Season: Nurturing Spiritual Seeds in Troubled Times

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 201710am–3pm | Parish Center

Scripture and spiritual teachings are full of references to seeds, plants, and trees, reminding us that there is a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted (Ecclesiastes 3:2). Join in this creative, quiet day that offers a fertile space for strengthening your roots and growing in spirit—through spring planting, journaling, artmaking, and guided meditation.

Led by the Rev. Julia Kristeller, an Interfaith minister, Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute staff member, and pastoral care specialist, with a strong backgroundin Creative Art Therapies for spiritual sustenance.

$25 includes lunchTo RSVP or for more information, email [email protected].

Nouwen, God, and You: Deepening Your Personal Spiritual Life

SATURDAY, MAY 1310am–3pm | Parish Center

Join us in Eastertide to create a sacred space and time that invites you to nurture your body, mind, and heart. Through prayer, interactive large and small group discussions, meditation, and journaling, we will reflect on the universal questions of the spiritual life, offered by the gifted author and priest Henri Nouwen.

Led by Westina Matthews, PhD, Spiritual Director and Adjunct Professor, General Theological Seminary, who leads contemplative retreats.

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Announcements

WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 9, 2017

TRINITY CHURCH | BROADWAY AT WALL STREET

ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL | BROADWAY AND FULTON STREET

FOR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERSWelcome to Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. We’re glad you’re here. Come connect with us:

CONNECT Introduce yourself to our clergy, ushers, or greeters, text “TRINITY” to 28259 to stay in touch with us, or fill out a connection card found in the back of the church and place it in the offering plate.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR Visit with fellow worshippers over coffee and small bites after all Sunday services. After the 9am and 11:15am services at Trinity, enjoy coffee at the back of the church or at the Parish Center at 2 Rector St.

TRINITY TOUR Take a tour of the church following the 11:15am service. Gather by the pulpit where a docent will guide you around our historic building.

TODAY—PALM SUNDAYBecause of special Palm Sunday services, there will be no Sunday School today and The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You will not meet. Nursery will be available at Trinity Church. The Parish Center will be closed. Parking validations will be available at the welcome desk at Trinity Church.

Blessing of the Palms and Procession 10:30-11:15am, St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity ChurchPalm Sunday begins at St. Paul’s Chapel with the blessing of the palms, refreshments, and a procession that moves rain or shine down Broadway to Trinity Church for the continuation of the liturgy.

Palm Sunday Liturgy 11:15am, Trinity ChurchThe Liturgy of Palm Sunday and the Eucharist. A celebration of the Palm Sunday Liturgy with hymns and music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.

Palm Cross Tutorial 12:45pm, Trinity Church, Chapel of All SaintsWould you like to learn how to make a cross from a palm? Then join us for a multi-generational cross-making tutorial led by artist Al Di Raffaele.

Annual Reading of Lenten Meditations 1pm, Trinity Church, Chapel of All SaintsTheater at Trinity invites you to this annual reading of Lenten meditations written and illustrated by the congregation, staff, and clergy past and present. Begin your Holy Week with prayer, reflection, and contemplation. Light refreshments will be served. Information: see Toni Foy.

EVERY SUNDAYNursery Care (six months through age 5)8:45am-1pm, The Nursery, Trinity ChurchThe Nursery is found by taking the south aisle past the altar. Ask an usher to show you the way to stroller parking, the activity room, and the crib room.

Sunday School and Youth Group10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul’s Chapel)There are no classes on Palm Sunday and Easter Day. Classes will return April 23. Information: Wendy Claire Barrie at [email protected] or call 212.602.9627.

Discovery Adult Formation Classes10am, Trinity Church, Manning RoomThere are no classes on Palm Sunday and Easter Day. Classes will return April 23. Information: [email protected].

Discovery for Families with Children 10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul’s Chapel)There are no classes on Palm Sunday and Easter Day. Classes will return April 23. Information: Keith Klein at [email protected] or 917.520.7415.

The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Discussion centering on the editorial pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the day’s Gospel. The group will not meet today or Easter Day.

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 12:30pm, Trinity Church

Brown Bag Lunch 2pm, Trinity Church

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Compline by Candlelight8pm, St. Paul’s Chapel

THIS WEEKMONDAY, APRIL 10Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

The Broad Way Bible Study1pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Bring your lunch and join Bob Zito for lively discussion and fellowship. Information: [email protected].

Bach at One: St. John Passion1pm, St. Paul’s ChapelAfter performing the entire sacred vocal works output of Johann Sebastian Bach, Trinity’s Bach at One series returns to put these masterworks in the context of Bach’s musical world. We begin a complete survey of Bach’s organ works with the miniature jewels from the Clavierübung III. Taking the theme from each part of the Lutheran liturgy, these organ works will be paired with favorite Bach cantatas and works of Bach’s contemporaries Buxtehude, Krieger, Heinichen, and Telemann. The series will feature musicians from the period-instrument ensemble New York Baroque Incorporated and soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. At this service: J. S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245. Information: trinitywallstreet.org/Bach.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

Scripture, Reflection, & Compline6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Gather for spiritual nourishment and fellowship. Occurs every Tuesday through the end of June. Information: the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles at [email protected] or 212.602.0895.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

Heart Talk1pm, Trinity Church, Manning RoomHeart Talk is a space for women to ‘ join each other in the journey’ as they share their stories, build relationships and reflect on being women of faith in

the city. Open to women of all ages, single/married, parent/childless, professional/SAHM, etc. Participants are welcome to bring their lunches. Information: Ellen Andrews at [email protected].

Afterschool Pizza & Pack3:30-5pm, St. Paul’s ChapelAn afterschool packing event for Brown Bag Lunch where children, youth, and families can eat pizza and pack lunches for our Brown Bag Lunch ministry. Pizza & Pack is geared toward school-age children and their friends and family, but all are welcome. Information: JoAnna at [email protected].

Tenebrae6pm, Trinity ChurchThe Office of Tenebrae is sung by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. During the service, candles are gradually extinguished while a series of readings and psalms are recited and chanted, followed by meditative musical responses. Followed by an Agape Meal in the Manning Room.

Contemplative Wednesdays6:30-8pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.All are welcome to drop in for an ongoing rhythm of silent meditation practice and spiritual conversation to renew our hearts and expand our capacity for open-hearted engagement in the world. Information: [email protected].

Agape Meal7pm, Trinity Church, Manning RoomA simple, reflective meal, guided by readings and silence.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13New Beginnings10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.New Beginnings is Trinity’s ministry of seniors that meets weekly on Thursday mornings for gentle yoga, Bible study, to attend the noonday service, and help with the distribution of brown bag lunches to needy persons. We also exchange news, sponsor programs and excursions of interest to those 60-years plus and their friends of all ages, and encourage participation in all phases of Trinity life. Contact: Cynthia Moten at [email protected].

Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

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Vestry Election

The Annual Vestry Election will be held on April 18, 2017, Easter Tuesday, as specified under the 1697 Charter. All members of the congregation who are 18 years or older, have officially enrolled in the parish registry, have taken Holy Communion within the preceding year (April 2016-April 2017) and have contributed to the support of the Parish in any documented amount within the preceding year (April 2016-April 2017) are eligible to vote in Vestry Election. The register of eligible voters is available for inspection in the Office of the Rector, 120 Broadway, 38th floor, and a member of the congregation may confirm that his or her name is included on the register by emailing [email protected]. Registration can also be done on election day upon application to the Rector upon proving the above-mentioned qualifications. In-person voting will be from 4pm to 8pm in Trinity Church. The ballots may also be submitted by mail. (Mail instructions are posted in Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel). Mail ballots must be received before 8pm on Tuesday, April 18. The persons about whom information is given on this announcement are the nominated candidates for Church Wardens and Vestrymen made by the Parish Nominating Committee.

Church WardensMr. Joseph E. Hakim Mr. Joel Motley

Members of the VestryMr. Frederick BlandMr. Lawrence F. GrahamMr. William H.A. Wright IIMr. William CobbMr. Sanders DaviesDr. Scott E. EvenbeckMr. Paul B. YangMr. Robert G. ZackMs. Suzanne HammettMs. Susan Hewitt

Mr. Macculloch M. IrvingMr. T. Dennis SullivanMr. Emory EdwardsMr. Eric EveMs. Sara QueenMr. John G. TaltyMs. Mary Katherine WoldMr. Christian B. HyltonMr. Charles J. O’ByrneMs. Gabrielle E. Sulzberger

The week of April 2, 2017, a mail ballot form, accompanying biographical information, along with a pre-paid envelope will be mailed to all eligible parishioners. Starting on April 2, 2017, the ballot and pre-paid return envelopes also will be available in both Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel at each service until the election.

Maundy Thursday6pm, Trinity ChurchThis service commemorates Jesus’ last meal with his friends and his commission to service in the ritual of footwashing. It concludes by preparing the church for Good Friday. The Rev. Winnie Varghese preaches. Music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.

All-Night Vigilbegins 8pm, Trinity Church, Chapel of All SaintsA silent vigil of prayer and meditation through the night before the reserved Sacrament concluding with communion at 8:15am on Good Friday.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14Because of the Good Friday holiday, Trinity’s offices and the Parish Center will be closed. There will be no Catch Your Breath gathering.

Communion from the Reserved Sacrament 8:15am, Trinity Church, Chapel of All Saints

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 10am-Noon, St. Paul’s Chapel

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The Liturgy of Good Friday12:05pm, Trinity ChurchThe Liturgy of Good Friday with choral music and the sung Passion Gospel. Music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.

Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s Chapel

SATURDAY, APRIL 15Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s Chapel

The Great Vigil of Easter8-10pm, St. Paul’s ChapelThis symbol-rich liturgy features candlelit readings, psalms and canticles, and the joyful arrival of Easter with festive music, the celebration of Baptism, and the first Eucharist of Easter; followed by light refreshments. The Rev. Phillip Jackson preaches.

NEXT SUNDAY—EASTERThere will be no Sunday School and The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You will not meet. Nursery will be available at Trinity Church. The Parish Center will close at 2pm. Parking validations will be available at the welcome desk at Trinity Church.

Easter Festive Eucharist8am, St. Paul’s ChapelA simple but festive celebration of the Eucharist. The Rev. Elizabeth Blunt preaches.

Easter Festive Choral Eucharist9am, Trinity ChurchA festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter hymns and other music, led by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. The Rev. Winnie Varghese preaches.

Festive Eucharist for Families with Children9:15am, St. Paul’s ChapelA festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter hymns, with a focus on families with children. The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer preaches. Hymns and music by members of the Trinity Youth Chorus with NOVUS NY Brass and Percussion. Followed by an Easter egg hunt and a bluegrass band.

Easter Festive Choral Eucharist11:15am, Trinity ChurchOverflow seating at the Parish Center, 2 Rector St.A festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter

hymns and other music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, and the Family Choir with NOVUS NY Brass and Percussion. The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer preaches.

COMING SOON9th Annual Poetry Festival1:30pm, Sunday, April 30, St. Paul’s ChapelPoems for booklet due April 12Members of the Trinity congregation and others gather to read original verse or favorite poems for an afternoon of fun. Each participant will read up to four minutes. At the conclusion, participants enjoy discussing during a reception the poetry that has been read during the afternoon. Poems to be included in the booklet passed out on the day of the reading should be emailed to Chester Johnson at [email protected] no later than April 12. Information: [email protected].

Environmental Justice Group6:30pm, Wednesday, April 19, Parish CenterThis meeting will feature a special presentation by the design team for 74 Trinity Place. Last fall, the design team agreed to study the feasibility of several concepts for energy-efficient design, and also wellness and resiliency, for the new building. Each concept goes a step beyond the previous one, setting increasingly high goals in search of the best balance of sustainability and practicality. The study has been completed, and also subjected to peer review by an independent environmental consultant. The results and conclusions that are now guiding the construction will be presented by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects and Vidaris consultants. Please note that the time for this meeting will be 6:30pm, not the usual 6pm. Light supper will be served. RSVP: David Ward at [email protected].

Living with Loss6:30pm, April 19-May 24, Manning RoomOver six Wednesdays, join therapist and pastoral counselor Paul Kelly of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute in exploring the many phases and stages of grief and strategies that help us grow through pain and loss in ways that can bring new life, comfort, and hope. A chapel service to support those experiencing grief and loss will follow on May 31, led by the Rev. Elizabeth Blunt and the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles. A commitment to the full six weeks is strongly recommended. Information: Ellen Andrews at [email protected] or 212.602.0753.

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Core Values: Integrity“Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do.” —Don GalerIn April, we will explore the core value integrity. What does integrity mean to you and how does this core value shape your day-to-day life? Send your thoughts to Fr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones at [email protected].

Weekday Congregation Evening Gathering5:30-7pm, Trinity ChurchJoin an evening gathering for the weekday congregation, for fellowship, food, beverages, and music. We hope to see you there for a time to meet and greet others who attend weekday services. RSVPs are appreciated to Ellen Andrews at [email protected].

Illuminating Our Core Values: Integrity6:30pm, April 20, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.The Mission and Vision Integration Team invite staff and parishioners to share their experiences involving integrity and discuss how the core value of integrity can transform our parish. Information: Keisha Joseph at 212.602.0755.

Trinity Knitters “Knit-In”10am-3pm, April 22, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.All knitters and crocheters and those who wish to learn are encouraged to attend. We provide yarn, needles, patterns, and expert instruction. Learn how to knit or crochet prayer shawls and items for housebound, returning veterans, seamen, and others in need. Free and open to all. Information: Janet MacMillan at [email protected].

Earth Day11:30am, April 22, meet at the Parish CenterJoin the Environmental Justice Committee on Earth Day for a Rally on Climate Change and the NYC March for Science. The rally celebrates the planet on Earth Day and speaks to ways we can counteract the current climate agenda. Speakers include city and state government officials. Following the rally, the March for Science kicks off to support and safeguard the scientific community, and policies based on scientific research. To join our mailing list, go to trinitywallstreet.org/action. Questions? Contact David Ward at [email protected].

Trinity Retreat Center Preview PicnicMay 13; RSVP by April 23In this first of several preview picnics, get a sneak peek of renovations underway at the Trinity Retreat Center in West Cornwall, CT, and talk to directors Heidi and Joe Rose and Fr. Daniel Simons about their hopes for the center as it moves closer to re-opening. Tour the center’s renovation projects and meet the new farm animals. Trinity will provide transportation, a hearty lunch, and family-friendly activity options. Participants must RSVP at trinitywallstreet.org/retreat-center no later than April 23 to ensure adequate food and transport.

Thy Kingdom Come: Deepening Prayer 10am, Sundays, April 23-May 28, Manning RoomArchbishop Justin Welby has called for Eastertide to be a time of prayer: “Jesus prayed at the Last Supper that we, those who follow him, might ‘be one that the world might believe.’ We are invited to make a lasting difference in our nations and in our world, by responding to his call to find a deep unity of purpose in prayer.” This Discovery series presents different traditions of praying. Each session will offer a participatory perspective on a way of praying that includes deepening practice to assist participants in prayer that deepens their journeys into Christ. Sessions will combine presentation and discussion, concluding with practice. Presented by The Rev. Canon James Callaway, D.D., Deputy Emeritus and Commitment to Discipleship convener; Sr. Promise Atelon, Life Professed sister of the Society of St. Margaret, resident in Neale House; Mr. Edward Bednar, former Trinity parishioner, prayer leader and co-founder of Contemplative Outreach; and Westina Matthews, Spiritual Director, Ph.D., Spiritual Director and Adjunct Professor, General Theological Seminary. Information: [email protected].

Spring into Service: Justice at Standing Rock 10am, April 23, St. Paul’s ChapelThis spring, teens in grades 6–12 (and their parents) are invited to this series of classes and serviceopportunities. At this session, come hear the Rev. Winnie Varghese talk about her experiences at Standing Rock and learn about applying for this summer’s intergenerational pilgrimage. Information: Summerlee Staten at [email protected].

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Foundations 1pm, Sundays, April 23-May 28, Parish CenterThe Rector and Vicar, along with other members of the clergy team, will present a six-session series that looks closely at the core principles of a Christian life. This course, combining the best of recent Episcopal 101 and Membership 101 classes and more, will be offered twice yearly. Topics will include overviews of Church history, scripture, and spirituality and prayer, as well as investigations of The Book of Common Prayer, the form and function of the Episcopal Church in the United States, and thoughts about the path we walk together at Trinity and St. Paul’s. All are welcome; new members and those considering confirmation, reception, or a deeper affiliation with the Trinity community are particularly encouraged to attend. RSVP requested to Lori Wiesner at [email protected] or 212.300.9927.

Poetry Workshop1pm, April 23, St. Paul’s ChapelPoets or lovers of poetry, bring poems with you. We’ll read, analyze and share verse—all as a preliminary step toward the 9th Annual Poetry Festival on April 30. Information: Alan Baxter at [email protected].

Lou Harrison Centennial Celebration 5pm, April 23, Trinity ChurchRutgers Percussion Ensemble and Rutgers Kirkpatrick Choir perform Lou Harrison’s Koro Sutro, Song of Quetzalcoatl, and Suite for Violin and American Gamelan. Patrick Gardner and Joseph Thompkins, conductors.

St. Paul’s 250 Lecture6pm, April 26, St. Paul’s ChapelAs part of year-long celebration that began on October 30, 2016, marking the day in 1766 when the chapel welcomed its first worshippers, Trinity Church Wall Street is holding several special events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of St. Paul’s Chapel. At this lecture, Lisa Keller, professor of History at SUNY Purchase presents “Raucous New York: Popular Protest on the Streets Around and Beyond St. Paul’s.” Other 250th anniversary events are being held throughout the year. Information: trinitywallstreet.org/keller-lecture.

Spa for the Soul: Sowing Spiritual Seeds10am-3pm, April 29, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Scripture and spiritual teachings are full of references to seeds, plants, and trees, reminding us

that there is a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted (Ecclesiastes 3:2). This creative quiet day offers a fertile space for strengthening your roots and growing in spirit—through spring planting, journaling, artmaking, and guided meditation. In this supportive environment, we will consider what needs to be nurtured and what we might be called to pluck up or cast away to prepare for new growth. Led by the Rev. Julia Kristeller, an Interfaith minister, Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute staff member, and pastoral care specialist, with a strong background in Creative Art Therapies for creative and spiritual sustenance. Fee: $25 includes lunch. Registration: [email protected].

2017 Riverkeeper SweepSaturday, May 6Help keep our shores clean. The Environmental Justice Committee invites you to the 2017 Riverkeeper Sweep where volunteers and community partners work along hundreds of miles of shoreline to remove debris and plant or maintain 836 trees and native grasses. This year, Trinity will join in to help clean the shoreline in Greenpoint. Volunteers 12 years of age and up are welcome. We’ll meet at the Trinity Parish Center and head together to our location. Sign up at trinitywallstreet.org/action.

Mission and Service Trips Next Trip: Panama, June 21-26Application deadline: May 12Want to make a difference? Want to participate in an activity that can create true and lasting change? Consider applying for an upcoming trip to visit Trinity’s mission partners. Members of the Trinity community and friends engage in service to build partnerships and relationships through hands-on work. Other trips scheduled for 2017 include New York City (Fridays, July 14-August 11) and Burundi (TBD). Information: trinitywallstreet.org/mission.

Visit to Whitney’s Biennial Exhibition10:30am, May 20Join Trinity Church’s Visual Arts Committee for the 2017 Whitney Museum of American Art’s Biennial, the seventy-eighth installment of the longest-running survey of American art, arriving at a time rife with racial tensions, economic inequities, and polarizing politics. Throughout the exhibition, artists challenge us to consider how these realities affect our senses of self and community. The Biennial features sixty-three individuals and

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collectives whose work takes a wide variety of forms, from painting and installation to activism and video-game design. Tickets are limited. RSVP: Visual Arts Chairperson Ryan L. Campbell at [email protected].

BULLETIN BOARDEthiopia Pilgrimage Discount ExtendedGood news! We have been able to extend the $100 registration discount until April 30! Get more information and registration material at trinitywallstreet.org/pilgrimage/ethiopia or call Fr. Daniel Simons at 347.601.9612.

Parish Choir FormingTrinity is introducing the Parish Choir, a semi-professional-level choir that will sing for Thursday Evensong and the 9am Sunday service at Trinity. Commitment includes rehearsals at 3pm Thursdays and 8:30am Sundays. Auditions are available by appointment. The choir will meet seasonally: April

27-June 11 (except May 25, Ascension Thursday) and September 24-November 19. This choir joins the rich musical family at Trinity including The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, and the Family Choir. Information: Josh Slater at [email protected].

Renew Your Stewardship Pledge for 2017Just a reminder that if you pledged in 2016, you still need to send in your 2017 pledge card or pledge online (trinitywallstreet.org/give). Without a new pledge, 2017 payments will be recorded as donations, not pledge payments. If you donate, please consider pledging. If you have already pledged, thank you! Information: [email protected] or 212.602.9692.

The Sisters are InWeekdays, Trinity ChurchFive days a week, for an hour each day, a Sister of St. Margaret sits quietly in a pew, waiting for anyone who needs to talk, pray, or just sit quietly

Living with LossA chapel service and a six-week series for those experiencing grief and loss, beginning April 19.

Explore ways to approach and process grief in this six-part series, facilitated by therapist Paul Kelly of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute. A chapel service to support those experiencing grief and loss will follow on May 31, led by the Rev. Elizabeth Blunt and the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles.

Six Wednesday Sessions: April 19–May 24 6:30–7:45pm | Trinity Church, Manning Room

Chapel Service: Wednesday, May 31 6:30pm | Trinity Church, The Chapel of All Saints

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Ellen Andrews at [email protected] or 212.602.0753.

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYS 8am Holy Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

9am Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church

9:15am Family Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

11:15am Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church

8pm Compline by Candlelight, St. Paul’s Chapel

WEEKDAYS 8:15am & 9am Monday–Friday Morning Prayer, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

12:05pm Monday–Friday Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church followed by prayers, Chapel of All Saints

5:15pm Monday–Friday Evening Prayer, (except Thursdays) Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

5:15pm Thursdays Evensong, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

with someone. “Sister Gloria and I share this ministry,” Sister Ann Whittaker, SSM, said. “I firmly believe people in the world need someone to listen to them in a non-judgmental way. But it also takes courage for the person speaking to come and do it!” The sisters are in most weekday mornings or afternoons before or after the 12:05pm service.

Trinity’s Online Gift ShopThe online Trinity Gift Shop is a great place to purchase gifts, books, music by Trinity ensembles, jewelry, devotional items, and pieces pertaining to Trinity’s history and 9/11 ministry. Parishioners always receive 20% off at the Trinity gift shop with the code PARISH20. Free shipping is always included with your order. Visit trinitywallstreet.org/giftshop.

Congregational Voice“For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2 NIV). Don’t put it off another day. Tomorrow may be too late. Receive his gift today! —Brenda J. Thomas

Prayer RequestsPrayer requests may be found on a separate card printed weekly and located at the back of the churches. The list is cleared at the end of each month. To add names to the list, email [email protected].

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Congregational Council: [email protected]. Meets third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room. RSVP: Susan Suliman at [email protected].

Council meetings run as follows:6-7pm: Full Council regular monthly meeting (Manning Room)7-7:30pm: Dinner with Council Members, Subcommittee Chairs, committee members, staff (Trinity Chancel)7:30-8:30pm: Standing Committee Chairs meet with Subcommittee Chairs and appropriate staff members (Trinity Church)

Standing Committees:

Arts: [email protected] Community: [email protected] Education: [email protected] Hospitality: [email protected] Witness & Outreach: [email protected]

All are welcome to attend these meetings.

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Sunday Stafflisted by last name

Ellen AndrewsProgram Manager, Pastoral Care and Community

Sister Promise AtelonSisters of Saint Margaret

Melissa AtteburyAssociate Director of Music

Wendy Claire BarrieProgram Manager, Children and Youth

The Rev. Elizabeth BluntPriest for Congregational Life and the Arts

Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-JonesAssociate Director for Faith Formation and Education

The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-JonesPriest and Director of Core Values and Latin America & Caribbean Relations

Jennifer ChinnProgram Manager, Justice and Reconciliation

Mandy CulbreathCoordinator for Justice and Reconciliation

The Rev. Frank HakoolaPriest and Program Officer for Africa

The Rev. Phillip A. JacksonVicar

The Rev. Dr. William LupferRector

The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach MilesDirector for Pastoral Care and Community

The Rev. Canon Benjamin Musoke-LubegaPriest and Director of Anglican Relations

Robert ScottDirector for Faith Formation and Education

Sister Gloria ShirleySisters of Saint Margaret

The Rev. Daniel SimonsPriest and Director for Liturgy, Hospitality, and Pilgrimage

Joshua Anand SlaterAssistant Director of Music

Scott SmithHead Sacristan

Summerlee StatenProgram Assistant, Faith Formation and Education

Avi SteinAssociate Organist and Chorusmaster

The Rev. Deacon Eva SuarezDeacon

The Rev. Winnie VarghesePriest and Director of Justice and Reconciliation

Dr. Julian WachnerDirector of Music

Sister Ann WhittakerSisters of Saint Margaret

Vinod WesleySacristan

The Rev. Deacon Robert ZitoDeacon

Kyle Folk-FreundProgram Assistant, Justice and Reconciliation

Ruth FreySenior Program Officer, Justice and Reconciliation

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This is a service of Holy Eucharist according to Rite II, including the proper liturgy for Palm Sunday, which begins on page 270 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Scripture readings are appointed by the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible. Hymns come from The

Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS), and Enriching Our Music (EOM). The Prayers of the People and other service elements usually taken from the BCP may also come from additional sources as noted.

2016-2017 TRINITY WALL STREET VESTRY

William Lupfer, Rector

Joseph Hakim, Church Warden; Diane Pollard, Church Warden

Leah C. Johnson, Suellyn P. Scull, Frederick Bland, Lawrence F. Graham, William H. A. Wright II, William L. Cobb, Sanders Davies, Dr. Scott E. Evenbeck, Joel Motley, Paul B. Yang, Robert G. Zack,

Suzanne Hammett, Susan Hewitt, Macculloch M. Irving, T. Dennis Sullivan, Emory Edwards, Eric Eve, Sara B. Queen, John G. Talty, Mary Katherine Wold

2017–2018 TRINITY WALL STREET CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

Phillip Jackson, Vicar; William Lupfer, Rector

Katie Basquin, Adrienne Bradley, Ryan L. Campbell, Felicia Eve, Ruth Antoinette “Toni” Foy, Kevin Grant, Christian Hylton, Deborah E. Hope, Keith Klein, Barbara Inniss,

Charles Jamison, James Langford, Joyce Coppin Mondesire, Maribel Ruiz, Luciana Sikula

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Sunday parking validation for the Battery Parking Garage is available at the Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Please ask an usher for directions.

Cover artwork by Dr. He Qi. © 2014, All rights reserved.

Currently a Minnesota resident, He Qi has studied at Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing Art Institute in China and Hamburg Art Institute in Germany. He was the first among mainland Chinese citizens to earn a Ph.D. in Religious Art after the Cultural Revolution. He also received his honorary doctorate degree from Australia Catholic University in Melbourne. He is a member of the China Art Association and a former council member of the Asian Christian Art Association (1998-2006). He received a 20th-century Award for Achievement in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of Religious Art Theory and Christian Art Creation of IBC in Cambridge, UK.

www.heqiart.com

SERVICE PARTICIPANTSCELEBRANT: The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer DEACON: The Rev. Deacon Robert Zito PREACHER: The Rev. Winnie Varghese

MUSICIANS: The Choir of Trinity Wall Street Seniors of the Trinity Youth Chorus Julian Wachner, Director of Music

Melissa Attebury, Associate Director of Music Avi Stein, Associate Organist and Chorusmaster