share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to

reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He THE LITURGY OF PALMS
stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered thanks Celebrant: Blessed is the King who comes in the name
to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, of the Lord.
“Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do People: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
this for the remembrance of me.” Celebrant: Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with your
help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby
given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus
of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is Christ our Lord. Amen.
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: Reading of Mark 11:1-11:
People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage
again. and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of
Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead
O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied
Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring
you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just
your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here
food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify immediately.’” They went away and found a colt tied near
us also that we may faithfully receive this holy a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it,
Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you
peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints doing, untying the colt?” They told them what Jesus had
into the joy of your eternal kingdom. said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat
and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and
honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the
forever. Amen. fields. Then those who went ahead and those who
followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one
LORD´S PRAYER: Our Father, who art in heaven, who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the
hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the
done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our highest heaven!”
daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple;
those who trespass against us. And lead us not into and when he had looked around at everything, as it was
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.
Amen. Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take Celebrant: It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the
them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your
on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the
holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as
THANKSGIVING PRAYER (stand): Eternal God, King of kings by those who spread their garments and
heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be
living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear
you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and
Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives
and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and
with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our forever. Amen.
Lord. Amen Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
People: Hosanna in the highest.
THE BENEDICTION (remain standing) Celebrant: Let us go forth in peace.
People: In the name of Christ. Amen
RECESSIONAL HYMN #685
 PALM PROCESSION to the chapel: Hymn 154
DISMISSAL (stand)
(first three verses).
The procession stops at the entrance of the chapel -Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ
and the celebrant says: Almighty God, whose most dear has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to
Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and glorify Christ in our own day.
entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully Silence
grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it
none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus THE PEACE (stand)
Christ our Lord. OFFERTORY HYMN No. 411 (stand)
While entering the chapel, Hymn 154 (Las two THE OFFERTORY (stand)
verses). Celebrant: All things come of Thee, O Lord
THE HOLY EUCHARIST People: And of Thine own have we given Thee.
Celebrant: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins The Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
People: His mercy endures forever praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above ye
Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, in heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
your tender love for the human race you sent your Son
our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A (BCP 361) (stand)
to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the People: And also with you.
way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with People: We lift them to the Lord.
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Amen. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always
THE LESSONS (sit) (see insert) and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our
GRADUAL HYMN No. 156 (stand) Lord; who for our sins was lifted high upon the cross, that
he might draw the whole world to himself; who by his
THE HOLY GOSPEL (stand) suffering and death became the author of eternal
SERMON HYMN No. 172 (remain standing) salvation for all who put their trust in him. Therefore, we
praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels
THE HOMILY (sit) and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this
hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, Form II. In the People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the
their own prayers, either silently or aloud. highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the
Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
-I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the
world; for our Bishop; for this gathering; and for all Celebrant: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love
ministers and people. Pray for the Church. you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into
Silence sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your
-I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to
and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and
peace.
Silence
-I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the
oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any
need or trouble.
Silence
-I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper
knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found
by him.
Silence
-I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who
have died.
Silence