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Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Parish – Founded 1835 A.D.

Hancock, Maryland 21750Office: 301-678-6569 Rectory: 301-678-6888 Rector’s Cell: 301-491-6888

E-Mail: [email protected] ● Website: stthomashancock.org

In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Welcome to Saint Thomas’ Church!

We are a lively, active community of faith. We strive to be a loving congregation, committed to welcoming ALL and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our Church building is a beautiful and distinguished historic site. We invite you to read more about us. There is information on our Literature Table at the back of the Church and on our website. We are happy that you are here with us today! Please learn more about our worship from the notes below.

ABOUT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH and OUR WORSHIP The Episcopal Church, USA, is the American branch of the 85-million member

worldwide Anglican Communion – those Churches born out of The Church of England. Of the world’s 2.2 billion Christians, we are the third largest body.

In our worship, there is strong emphasis upon congregational participation. The Clergy and the congregation together conduct our services. Worshippers are involved participants, not mere spectators. Please use The Book of Common Prayer (red), this Service Program and The Hymnal (blue) to worship God with joy and enthusiasm! Join in the responses, sing along on the Hymns. Share in praising and thanking our loving God for all His blessings!

Holy Communion is open to ALL Baptized persons, regardless of Church affiliation. Our Ushers will guide you forward at the appointed time. You may kneel or stand for Communion. Read more about this in the Communion section of this Service Booklet.

Our 10:A.M. service and many of our special services are live streamed on Facebook, then archived for later viewing. Note that you may be on camera at some point!

Our accessible entrance and restroom are on the west (left) side of the Church building. 2

Sunday School & Adult Classes meet right after our 10:A.M. service. Children’s Church, a service for Pre-School – Grade 3, is offered in our Children’s Chapel (downstairs) during the 10:A.M. service. Children exit at the Sequence (Gospel) Hymn, then re-join us at the Peace!

The Sunday of the Resurrection, orEaster Day

April 4, 2021

7:30 A.M. – FESTIVAL EUCHARIST [Rite One] – Prayer Book, Page 323 The Collect of the Day (Easter Day – B)

Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the Day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson: Isaiah 25:6-9 – Booklet, Page 4

The Psalter: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 – Said by All – SEATED – P. 4 – 5

The Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-11 – Booklet, Page 5 The Holy Gospel: Saint John 20:1-18 – Booklet, Page 6The Homily: The Reverend F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr., RectorThe Prayers: Form IV, Prayer Book, Page 388The Consecration: The Great Thanksgiving, Form I, Prayer Book, Page 333

10:00 A.M. – FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST [Rite Two] and SERMONThe Children’s “Flowering” of the Easter CrossIngathering of Lenten “Mite” Boxes and Coin Folders

The Liturgy of the Word of GodOrgan Voluntary - Please use the time before the service for prayer and quiet reflection.

Please SILENCE all Cell Phones and Pagers when entering the Church.

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN 207, “Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!” Easter Hymn

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS – “Glory to God” – Hymnal *S-280 Setting: Robert Powell Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

The Collect of the Day (Easter Day – B) Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the Day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lesson: Isaiah 25:6-9

A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah.On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

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

The Psalter: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 – Said by ALL – Remaining SEATED

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1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever. 2 Let Israel now proclaim, * “His mercy endures for ever.” 14 The LORD is my strength and my song, * and he has become my salvation. 15 There is a sound of exultation and victory * in the tents of the righteous: 16 “The right hand of the LORD has triumphed! * the right hand of the LORD is exalted! the right hand of the LORD has triumphed!” 17 I shall not die, but live, * and declare the works of the LORD. 18 The LORD has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me over to death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD. 20 “This is the gate of the LORD; * he who is righteous may enter.” 21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the LORD'S doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 On this day the LORD has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it.

The Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-11

A Reading from the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you--unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one

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time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them--though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe.

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

SEQUENCE HYMN 178, “Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks” Alleluia No. 1

The Holy Gospel: Saint John 20:1-18

The Congregation remains standing and faces the Deacon or Priest, who reads the Gospel.

Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint John.

The People sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Tune of Hymn 205: Gelobt sei Gott

arly on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to

them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes.

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But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did

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not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord. The People sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Tune of Hymn 205: Gelobt sei GottThe Easter Sermon: The Reverend F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr., Rector The Nicene Creed

All now stand and join the Celebrant in saying

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 againin accordance with the Scriptures;

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he ascended into heavenand 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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Form IV --------------- Prayer Book, Pages 388-389

When all the Prayers have been completed, the Celebrant concludes with this Collect:

We thank you, heavenly Father, that you have delivered us from the dominion of sin and death and brought us into the kingdom of your Son; and we pray that, as by his death he has recalled us to new life, so by his

love he may raise us to eternal joys; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Confession of Sin and The Absolution

Deacon or Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

The People kneel, as able. A moment of silence may be kept. Then, all pray together

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

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For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Celebrant stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sinsthrough our Lord Jesus Christ [], strengthen you in allgoodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you ineternal life. Amen.

The Peace – Please greet one another VERBALLY in the Name of the Risen Christ!

Welcome and Announcements by the Rector

THE “FLOWERING” of the EASTER CROSS by the CHILDREN

HYMN 205, “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” Gelobt sei Gott

HYMN 199, “Come, ye faithful, raise the strain” St. Kevin

SPECIAL NOTE: During these Hymns, the children of the Parish will “flower” the Easter Cross and present their Lenten “Mite” Boxes. The decorated Cross

becomes a wonderful symbol of Resurrection and eternal life. The Organist will continue with music until all the children have come forward.

The Celebration of the Holy CommunionOFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Alleluia! Alleluia!” Ludwig van Beethoven

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PRESENTATION HYMN 193 [ Stanza 5 ONLY ] Puer nobis

All praise, O risen Lord, we give,To thee, who dead, again dost live;To God the Father equal praise,And God the Holy Ghost, we raise.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING – Form A

All standing, the Celebrant begins

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give 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.

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

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 – “Holy, holy, holy Lord” – Hymnal S-129 Settting: Robert PowellThe Celebrant and People sing:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

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

The People kneel (as able) and the Celebrant continues

oly 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.

HOn 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:

The Celebrant and People sing: Setting: Joseph E. Wise

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

The Celebrant continues

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 the ever-Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Thomas, Saint Mark, Saint Andrew, Saint John, Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Patrick and all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

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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 are yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

The Great “AMEN” – Sung by ALL (Sixfold) Setting: Mass of Creation

Clergy & People: 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.

The Celebrant breaks the Consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is said

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

As the Celebrant prepares to administer Holy Communion, the Choir sings

FRACTION ANTHEM: “Be known to us, Lord Jesus” Setting: Gary James

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The COMMUNION of the PEOPLEFacing the People, the Celebrant says the Invitation to Holy Communion.

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.

On behalf of those viewing the service via Livestream, the Prayer of St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787) is SAID by ALL.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You, dear Lord Christ. Amen.

ALL Baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion in The Episcopal Church!

Because of COVID-19 precautions, we are currently receiving only the Bread.

Please use the social distancing markings on the center aisle as you come forward.

Remove your mask as you wait. Cup your hands to receive the Consecrated Bread.

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Remember that receiving Communion in one form IS considered Full Communion!

Baptism, the ancient service though which one joins Christ’s Church, may be arranged.

We warmly invite you to contact the Clergy about scheduling your Baptism.

The Postcommunion Prayer – Said by ALL

Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Easter Blessing The God of Peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant: Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father [], the Son [],and the Holy Spirit [],be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

RECESSIONAL HYMN 210, “The day of resurrection!” Ellacombe

Silent Prayer – All are invited to kneel for a moment of silent prayer before the Dismissal.

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The Easter Dismissal

Deacon or Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Organ Voluntary

LITURGICAL MINISTERS for EASTER DAY: Lectors: 7:30 A.M. Julie Unger, Dudley Obrecht

10:00 A.M. Jane Shaw

Children’s Church Today: Phoebe Hogbin

Altar Guild This Month: Rachele True, Sylvia Moats

Acolytes: Jackson Walter, Ivan Hogbin, Ruthann Walter, Aiden Dowe, Noah Hoopengardner, Nyla Spielman

Acolytes’ Master: Phoebe Hogbin

Ushers/Greeters: 7:30 A.M. David Creek, Tim Smith 10:00 A.M. Bob Hoopengardner, David Yost

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We wish you a Joyous Easter! Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Parish – Founded 1835 A.D.

Hancock, Maryland 21750The Reverend F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr., Rector

The Reverend Anne O. Weatherholt, Priest-in-ResidenceThe Reverend Kirk E. DeVore, DeaconJ. Gwynne Cavey, Minister of MusicPamela J. S. Mann, Office Assistant

Tracy L. Salvagno, Church School Coordinator

PARISH NEWS for EASTER DAY – April 4, 2021

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR EASTER WORSHIP! Saint Thomas’ Parish invites your joyful participation as we gather to proclaim, celebrate and give thanks for the greatest event in history – the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His Holy Name we extend heartfelt greetings to all worshipping here for Easter, 2021. We are delighted to have you share with us in the 185th Easter celebrated in this beautiful and historic Parish Church. May the Risen Christ fill your life with the joy, wholeness and peace which are His alone to bring! If you are a visitor or newcomer, please make yourself known to the Rector, Staff, others in leadership and those around you. Sign our Guest Book in the Narthex (entry) and take home information about us from our Literature Table. If you are seeking a Church home, this is a great one! We invite you to join us!

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS REMAIN in place as we celebrate this Easter Day. Masks and social distancing are required. We ask you to respect this mandate from Bishop Sutton. Many of us, including your Clergy, are already vaccinated against the virus. Contact the Church Office if you need assistance in scheduling your vaccination.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH IS OPEN today. However, Sunday School and Adult Education Classes do NOT meet on Easter Day. We do have small Easter gifts for each child worshipping with us today. Parents, see the note below and please check with Teachers downstairs in the Undercroft to pick up your child’s items. Happy Easter!

OTHER EASTER DAY REMINDERS: Extra cut flowers for the “Flowering” of the Easter Cross are available to any children who

may need them. We warmly invite each child to come forward and place a flower in the wooden Cross, transforming it into a beautiful symbol of Christ’s Resurrection!

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Lenten “Mite” Boxes are due today and should be placed at the Flowered Cross. Proceeds this year benefit Micah’s Backpack through the Interfaith Service Coalition. If you have forgotten yours, please bring it next Sunday. Adults may contribute to Micah’s Backpack through a Lenten Coin Folder, also due today.

Your Parish has an Easter Gift for each child here today. Parents, please assist your child in picking up downstairs after worship!

YOUR OFFERING FOR EASTERTIDE, 2021 – We ask you to remember how much your Parish Church depends upon your generosity each Easter, especially this year with the pandemic. Your Easter gift does so much to further our Lord’s work in the community and to help with the care of this sacred place. For your convenience, an Easter offering envelope is enclosed. Your Church is very grateful for your support!

OUR LUTHERAN EASTER EUCHARIST at Zion Church, Buck Valley, is tonight at 7:P.M. Fr. Allan officiates.

EASTERTIDE IS THE SEASON FOR HOLY BAPTISM! If someone in your family is in need of Baptism, why not talk with Fr. Allan about a Baptismal date? Because of the pandemic, all Baptisms are currently private ones. These will also be Fr. Allan’s last Baptisms as our Rector.

SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, MAY 16, is the date for our Retirement Celebration for Fr. Allan, who is completing over 41 years as our Rector. Service is at 4:P.M. in the Church, Outdoor Reception (because of the pandemic) is at 6:P.M. at Kirkwood Park! We hope to see you!

THE ‘SAVE OUR SCHOOL’ EFFORT to prevent the closing of Hancock Middle-Senior High School continues. You are strongly urged to send E-mails or letters to all members of the Washington County Board of Education. Fr. Allan is on the Save Our School Committee and has placed a roster of the Board members at the Baptistery. Please help yourself. E-mails or letters are needed ASAP! Thank you!

BISHOP SUTTON WILL BE HERE FOR CONFIRMATION and a Parish Visitation two weeks from today, on Sunday, April 18. He will also meet with the Vestry, and we will serve lunch in the Front Courtyard! It’s a red-letter day – don’t’ miss it!

WARM AND LOVING EASTERTIDE THANKS . . . to Tracy Salvagno and her helpers for arranging for today’s ‘Flowering’ of the Cross, child care and Easter gifts for the children and for all their work on yesterday’s delightful Easter Egg Hunt . . . to Gwynne Cavey and our great Parish Choir for their superb music today and throughout our very full Lent and Holy Week . . . to Dianne McCusker and Stoner’s Flower Shop for adorning the Church so beautifully for both Palm Sunday and Easter, as they always do . . . to our Lenten guests for the outstanding Wednesday night Sermons on “The Lord’s Prayer” (copies available) . . . to Fr. Steve for wonderfully hosting this year’s Easter Vigil and for being our Celebrant on the Monday in Holy Week . . . to The Rev’d Dr. Terry Martin-Minnich, Pastor at Hancock Presbyterian Church, for so nicely

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organizing our Good Friday Ecumenical Cross Walk . . . to Office Assistant Pam Mann for all her invaluable and generous behind-the-scenes work throughout this busy time . . . to Wardens Tracy Salvagno and Jim Hixon for their continued faithfulness . . . to Treasurers Linda McCarty, Debbie Cohill and Bob Mann for all their important help at this season . . . to Betty McNabb for her great care of our buildings . . . to all our dedicated Acolytes, Lectors and Altar Guild members for their ongoing faithfulness . . . and to Rev’d Anne and Deacon Kirk for their wonderful and always generous help at this sacred, busy time of year. Your Rector is most grateful! Happy Easter to all!

On ST. THOMAS’ PARISH CALENDAR: April 5 – 11, 2021Mon. April 5 7:30 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous (Lower Parish Hall) Tue. April 6 9:00 A.M. Women’s Bible Study & Crafts

7:30 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous (Lower Parish Hall) Thu. April 8 7:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Church Choir Loft) Sat. April 10 4:00 P.M. Private HOLY BAPTISM (Church)

NEXT Sunday, April 11 – 2nd SUNDAY of EASTER (B) 7:30 A.M. FESTIVAL EUCHARIST (Rite One) & Homily

10:00 A.M. FESTIVAL EUCHARIST (Rite Two) and SERMONw/EASTERTIDE RENEWAL of BAPTISMAL VOWS

11:15 A.M. Sunday School and Adult Education2:00 P.M. Private HOLY BAPTISM (Church)

St. Thomas’ Parish Prayer List: April 4 – 10, 2021INCLUDED IN THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THIS WEEK: Birthdays – April 4: Joshua Younker; 6: Lukas Cummings; 7: Jason Farris; 8: Rich Strong, Shaina Mellott, Landon Wheeler, Avery Dhayer; 9: Dianna Coffman, Jimmy Bennett, Nicholas Golden, Jase Alkire; 10: Michael Schetrompf, Eric Michael, Alexis Cavey, Megan Watson, Andrue Cross.

Military Service – Dakota Ritz, Andrew Shaw, Aaron Hull, Nicholas Valentine, Taylor Valentine, Susie Hoopengardner, Spencer Hose, Chris Krause, Vince Biggs, Cody Hovermale, Lucas Trunkle, Philip Corbett, Cameron Meadows, Matt Lacy, Jake Michael, Allen Foshee, Taylor Shafer, Josh Stotler, Justin Johnson.

Parish Sick/Ongoing Concern – Mike Shaw, Miles Mummert, Ginny Reed, Doug Sensel, Sue Hinckle, Gail Fitzwater, Tim Smith, Alice Gerber, Michael Schetrompf, Ron & Pat Jones, Alda Lashley, Steve McKinley, Debbie Henderson, Stephanie Shives, Douglas Parker, Ramona Creek, Frank Thomas, Lisa Obrecht, Tom Mossellem, Steven Boden, Betty Sipes, John Robinson, Rodney Weaver, Denise Troxell, Jason Roderick, Alethea Shiplett, David Walter Sr., Tori Anderson, Ronnie Zimmerman.

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Shut-ins – Pam Trumpower, Sally Fost, Ruth McCarty, Don Reed, Ralph Wachter, Frances Younker, Mary Ann Mortzfeldt, Beverly Hershberger, Ernie Truax, Pat McKinley, Catherine Durst, Barbara Smith, Janice Trail, Edna Younker, Mildred Sweitzer.

OUR HISTORIC PARISH CHURCH IS DECORATED FOR EASTER to the Glory and Honor of the Risen Christ and in loving memory of friends and loved ones of the Parish. Names of those memorialized will be found elsewhere in this Service Booklet.

Saint Thomas’ Parish – Founded 1835 A.D.

Hancock, Maryland 21750

MEMORIAL LILIES and FLOWERS for EASTER, 2021 A.D.

Historic Saint Thomas’ Parish Church is Decorated for Easterto the Glory and Honor of the Risen Christ

And In Loving Memory of Loved Ones and Friends of the Congregation

In Loving Memory of: Given by:

Louis Close, Lydia & Alex Mosier, Lee & Jean Watson, Carol Close, Leslie Weller, Robert CloseRichard & Mildred Parsons, Paul & Virginia Helm,Marie Phillips McKinley

Thomas Strong, Serena Tasker Deborah Strong Cohill

Bill Creek, Jr. Terra L. Creek

Jerry Dhayer, Eddie & Louise Stotler, Debbie DhayerEd and Marguerite Stotler

Herb Fost Donna M. Fost

John Goff, John Sr. & Margaret Tirschman, Carol GoffJohn Jr. & Thelma Tirschman

David T. Hoffman, Sr., Bob & Aura McCusker, Sandra and Daivon HoffmanBetty McCusker, Theodore & Louise Hoffman

Rumsey & Elsie Stotler, Emory & Marie Hoopengardner Bob and Diane HoopengardnerAlbert & Esther Davis, June Nalley, Charlene Schetrompf, Donald Stotler, Richard Stotler,Joe Hoopengardner, Virgie Rector, Cassidy Maravelis,

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Larry & Mary Cross, Trudy Diehl, Ellen McCoy

Baby Jefferies, Lee Frederick, Dan Eranthaver, Heather and Lane JefferiesPatty, David & Homer Schetrompf, Tammy Walls,Olan Creek, Jr.

The Tabler Family, The Henry Family, Ed and Laura Mae (Tabler) Maloy Anna Phoenix, Burman Allen

MEMORIALS for EASTER, 2021 – Page 2

In Loving Memory of: Given by:

Ralph & Betty Sauter, Jim & Jean Mann, Bob and Pam MannOscar & Mary Burton, Evan & Ruby Sauter,Lynn Thomas, J. Millard & Helen Tawes

Homer, Charlene & Daniel Schetrompf, Kathy S. McCarty Homer, Jr. Donna and Penny Schetrompf,David Schetrompf, Patty Schetrompf, Ronnie & Lee Frederick, Tammy Walls,Olan Creek, Jr., Frank Demory

Christopher J. McCarty, Roy & Ruth Weaver, Linda K. McCartyWilbur Weaver, Harold & A.G. McCarty,Bernadine McCarty

Harry C. McKinley, Charlene, Homer, David & Steve and Gloria McKinleyPatty Schetrompf

Homer, Mary & Wayne Stoner and Family; Dianne and Anthony McCuskerBella E. Appel

Joseph, Florence, Clinton, Walter, George, Don, Bonnie and Diana PryorGlenn, Pat, Marie, Earl, Regina & Joe, Jr., Pryor,Frank, M. Louise & William Stewart

Jim Shaw, Ruth & Dave Johnson, Leroy & Helen Jane ShawBrakeall, William & Ethel Shaw, Bud Shaw,Bill Shaw, Flossie Everts

Margory A. Smith Tim Smith

Maynard Spade, George & Alta Breakall, Josephine Spade

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Mary Breakall, Bill & Pearl Price, Francis & Myrtle Heck

Wilbur Hershberger, Erle, Genevieve & Ed Talbert, Carroll and Sherry TalbertBev Talbert Haupt, Harold & Emma Price, Wayne & Eleanor Reese, Robert & Jane Hershberger

Danielle Yost, Mary Shoemaker, Chris McCarty, Patty and Kevin WardRuth & Roy Weaver, Fred & Helen Hinckle, Iva Dean Dorrier, Albert & Mildred Ward,Jim & Eva HendershotMEMORIALS for EASTER, 2021 – Page 3

In Loving Memory of: Given by:

Elizabeth F. & The Honorable F. Allan Weatherholt, Sr., The Reverends Allan & Anne WeatherholtKatharine C. & James P. Orwig, Elizabeth Orwig, James ‘J.R.” Robey, Jennie Mae Buck,The Rev. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato,The Rev. Edward “Bo” and Mary Ann Chapman

William “Bill” Willison Carol Willison

Given in Thanksgiving for the Risen Christ and His ChurchIn Thanksgiving for Lana Joyce, Avery Dhayer, Connor and Coralee Saville, Alexia Joyce,

and Marcy Dhayer by Debbie Dhayer

In Thanksgiving for our Children and Grandchildrenby Sylvia and Eddie Moats

In Thanksgiving for Donald & Bonnie Pryor and Michael Snyderby Dr. Diana D. Pryor

THE SUNDAY of the RESURRECTION: EASTER DAYApril 4, 2021 A.D.

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