Holy Communion - March 16th, 2025 (the Second Sunday in Lent)

Full service of Holy Communion for the Second Sunday in Lent, March 16th, 2025. The Rev. Joan F. Conley presided, read the Gospel (Luke 13:31-35) and preached. Our youth read the other lessons (Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 | Psalm 27 | Philippians 3:17-4:1). Kate Norris led prayers, serving as Eucharistic Minister with JoAnn Riccardi. Music under direction of George Wesner included violin accompaniment by Angela Rodao. Selections included: PRELUDE: “The Lord is My Light” (public domain) TUNE: Frances Allitsen (1897) PROCESSIONAL: “The God of Abraham Praise” LEONI (public domain) TEXT: Daniel ben Judah, paraphrased by Thomas Olivers (1770) TUNE: Meyer Lyon (1770) OFFERTORY: “You Raise Me Up” © 2002 Universal Music Publishing TEXT & TUNE: Rolf Lovland & Brandan Graham COMMUNION: "Meditation" from THAÏS (public domain) TUNE: Jules Massenet RECESSIONAL/POSTLUDE: “Rise Up, Ye Saints of God” FESTAL SONG TEXT: William Pierson Merrill (1911) TUNE: William H. Walter (1894) COVER PHOTO: "Stars above Fanjeaux" by Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP (flickr.com/paullew) used under Creative Commons license. Some rights reserved. Other image information in closing credits. Please contact us for help identifying individual artists.