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St. Matthias is a parish with Anglo-Catholic roots. our worship currently reflects the breadth of Worship of he Episcopal Church, using as much of the Book of Common Prayer as possible and all of the church's musical supplements.
Our "Primary" worship service is a Rite II Eucharistic Service at 10AM. In addition, we offer a Rite I service at 8am on Sundays, and a combination Evening Prayer/Holy Eucharist Rite II service at 5pm on Saturdays during the school year. During Ordinary time, we use Eucharistic Prayers I and A due to their link to historic Anglican books of common prayer. During Advent our Rite II services switch to Prayer B due to it's theme of expectant waiting, and move from using the Gloria to a Trisagion. During Lent we use Prayer C due to it's penitential tones and switch to a Kyrie. During Christmas, Easter and high holy days we use Prayer D due to it's ancient source and ecumenical status. At our 8am Sunday Service, we use prayer II during Easter and Christmas.
There is music at the 5pm and Primary Sunday service. Our Director of Music and Parish Musician collaborate to use a wide variety of sources from the Hymnal 1982, the various Episcopal supplements, and from other sources such as the Roman Catholic "Gather," the Moravian Book of Worship, and others. Organ, piano and guitar are all used to accompany our praise. Since we use an all-inclusive bulletin, this is simple to accomplish. The Primary Sunday service is a sung Eucharist all year round, with the Gospel being chanted during Christmas and Easter. Psalms are chanted using methods such as Plainsong, Anglican Chant, Simplified Anglican Chant and other settings throughout the church year.
The choir assists in leading worship during the school year, and offers anthems from various sources both ancient and modern. The handbell choir is an integral part of celebrations of high holy days.
Incense is used on high holy days. The rector always gives the congregation due warning on that.
St. Matthias is a parish with Anglo-Catholic roots. our worship currently reflects the breadth of Worship of he Episcopal Church, using as much of the Book of Common Prayer as possible and all of the church's musical supplements.
Our "Primary" worship service is a Rite II Eucharistic Service at 10AM. In addition, we offer a Rite I service at 8am on Sundays, and a combination Evening Prayer/Holy Eucharist Rite II service at 5pm on Saturdays during the school year. During Ordinary time, we use Eucharistic Prayers I and A due to their link to historic Anglican books of common prayer. During Advent our Rite II services switch to Prayer B due to it's theme of expectant waiting, and move from using the Gloria to a Trisagion. During Lent we use Prayer C due to it's penitential tones and switch to a Kyrie. During Christmas, Easter and high holy days we use Prayer D due to it's ancient source and ecumenical status. At our 8am Sunday Service, we use prayer II during Easter and Christmas.
There is music at the 5pm and Primary Sunday service. Our Director of Music and Parish Musician collaborate to use a wide variety of sources from the Hymnal 1982, the various Episcopal supplements, and from other sources such as the Roman Catholic "Gather," the Moravian Book of Worship, and others. Organ, piano and guitar are all used to accompany our praise. Since we use an all-inclusive bulletin, this is simple to accomplish. The Primary Sunday service is a sung Eucharist all year round, with the Gospel being chanted during Christmas and Easter. Psalms are chanted using methods such as Plainsong, Anglican Chant, Simplified Anglican Chant and other settings throughout the church year.
The choir assists in leading worship during the school year, and offers anthems from various sources both ancient and modern. The handbell choir is an integral part of celebrations of high holy days.
Incense is used on high holy days. The rector always gives the congregation due warning on that.
