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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 19, 2021, 10 AM
HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II
(with The Prayer for Spiritual Communion)
Prelude: "Allegro" ~ William Boyce
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn: 741 "All Are Welcome" -red hymnal
(please stand)
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
People: And blessed be his Kingdom, now and forever. AMEN
Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. AMEN
The Gloria (sung)
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray
The Collect for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Celebrant: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
AMEN
The Word of God
The First Lesson: Proverbs 31:10-31
A capable wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
She is like the ships of the merchant,
she brings her food from far away.
She rises while it is still night
and provides food for her household
and tasks for her servant-girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength,
and makes her arms strong.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
She opens her hand to the poor,
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
for all her household are clothed in crimson.
She makes herself coverings;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the city gates,
taking his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them;
she supplies the merchant with sashes.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her happy;
her husband too, and he praises her:
“Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her a share in the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the city gates.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm: 1 (sung)
Cantor: "Happy are they who delight, who delight in the law of God."
People: "Happy are they who delight, who delight in the law of God."
The Second Lesson: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
(please stand)
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People: Glory to You Lord Christ
The Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Jesus and his disciples passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him.
Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to You Lord Christ
Children's Talk: Tom Wells
Sermon - The Rev. Mike Floyd
Prayer for the Sermon: Lord, you have promised that when two or three gather in your name you will be present with them. We depend on that promise today and pray that you will move among us. Lord, we pray that you have inspired Mike's preparation, that you will enliven his presentation and that you will empower our application. Amen
The Nicene Creed pg. 358 BCP
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 again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and 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 I (with additions)
Lector: With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying "Lord, have mercy."
Lector: For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For Michael our Presiding Bishop, for Mark, Bill and Arthur, our own Bishops, Father Mike, and for all bishops and other ministers. Today we pray for St. Peter Catholic Church, and Father Jeff McBeth, and for all the holy people of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For our President, Joseph, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For this city, especially our Mayor, City Manager, Police and Fire Chiefs, School Superintendent, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For those who travel on land, on water, or in the let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners, especially Conrad and Robbie, and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O Lord, by thy grace.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: In the communion of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
Together: To thee, O Lord our God.
(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. AMEN
The Confession of Sin
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
(Silence may be kept.)
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in 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.
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
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. AMEN
The Peace
Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
The Collection Plate is brought forward
The Doxology: 380 "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" (sung)
Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
The Collect for Stewardship (Book of Common Prayer 259)
O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever; AMEN
HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II - Eucharistic Prayer A
[In the Episcopal Church, all Baptized persons, that Christ draws to His table, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive communion]
Setting of the Table (soft organ music)
The Great Thanksgiving
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.
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.
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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:
(sung)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
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:
(sung)
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
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.
(sung)
Amen, Amen, Amen
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us we are bold to sing:
The Lord's Prayer (sung ~ Fr R. Bethancourt)
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,
thine is the power, thine is the glory,
for ever and ever.
The Breaking of the Bread - pg. 364 BCP
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia
Lamb of God: (sung)
Together: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us peace.
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.
The Prayer for Spiritual Communion, from The Prayer Book for the Armed Services:
In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. AMEN
Communion Hymn: 827 "Taste and See" -red hymnal
After Communion pg. 365 BCP
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Together: Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. AMEN
Celebrant: The blessing of God Almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. AMEN
Closing Hymn: 544 "Sing a New Song" -red hymnal
Announcements:
First announcement every week (recited together)
"Christ in you, the hope of glory"
Benediction - (sung ~ O. Wood)
Now unto Him who is able to keep,
able to keep you from falling,
And present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy;
To the only wise God our Savior,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power
both now and forever. Amen … Jude 24-25 KJV
Dismissal: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. AMEN
Postlude: "Trumpet Tune" ~ Douglas Wagner
Alter flowers donated by Barbara Steinmetz, in loving memory of her husband, Jim.
SERVING AT CHRIST CHURCH
CELEBRANT - Fr Mike Floyd
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Jim Petersen
LECTOR - Fiona Floyd
CANTOR - Jim Petersen
CHILDREN'S TALK - Tom Wells
VIDEOGRAPHER - Paul Bauman
POWERPOINT - Steve Terry
BELL RINGER - Steve Terry
ACOLYTE - Lucy Bille
CHALICE BEARERS - Lucy / Fiona
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn: 741 "All Are Welcome" -red hymnal
(please stand)
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
People: And blessed be his Kingdom, now and forever. AMEN
Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. AMEN
The Gloria (sung)
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray
The Collect for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Celebrant: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
AMEN
The Word of God
The First Lesson: Proverbs 31:10-31
A capable wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
She is like the ships of the merchant,
she brings her food from far away.
She rises while it is still night
and provides food for her household
and tasks for her servant-girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength,
and makes her arms strong.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
She opens her hand to the poor,
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
for all her household are clothed in crimson.
She makes herself coverings;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the city gates,
taking his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them;
she supplies the merchant with sashes.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her happy;
her husband too, and he praises her:
“Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her a share in the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the city gates.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm: 1 (sung)
Cantor: "Happy are they who delight, who delight in the law of God."
People: "Happy are they who delight, who delight in the law of God."
The Second Lesson: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
(please stand)
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People: Glory to You Lord Christ
The Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Jesus and his disciples passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him.
Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to You Lord Christ
Children's Talk: Tom Wells
Sermon - The Rev. Mike Floyd
Prayer for the Sermon: Lord, you have promised that when two or three gather in your name you will be present with them. We depend on that promise today and pray that you will move among us. Lord, we pray that you have inspired Mike's preparation, that you will enliven his presentation and that you will empower our application. Amen
The Nicene Creed pg. 358 BCP
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 again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and 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 I (with additions)
Lector: With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying "Lord, have mercy."
Lector: For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For Michael our Presiding Bishop, for Mark, Bill and Arthur, our own Bishops, Father Mike, and for all bishops and other ministers. Today we pray for St. Peter Catholic Church, and Father Jeff McBeth, and for all the holy people of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For our President, Joseph, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For this city, especially our Mayor, City Manager, Police and Fire Chiefs, School Superintendent, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For those who travel on land, on water, or in the let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners, especially Conrad and Robbie, and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O Lord, by thy grace.
Together: Lord, have mercy.
Lector: In the communion of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
Together: To thee, O Lord our God.
(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. AMEN
The Confession of Sin
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
(Silence may be kept.)
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in 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.
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
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. AMEN
The Peace
Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
The Collection Plate is brought forward
The Doxology: 380 "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" (sung)
Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
The Collect for Stewardship (Book of Common Prayer 259)
O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever; AMEN
HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II - Eucharistic Prayer A
[In the Episcopal Church, all Baptized persons, that Christ draws to His table, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive communion]
Setting of the Table (soft organ music)
The Great Thanksgiving
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.
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.
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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:
(sung)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
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:
(sung)
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
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.
(sung)
Amen, Amen, Amen
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us we are bold to sing:
The Lord's Prayer (sung ~ Fr R. Bethancourt)
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,
thine is the power, thine is the glory,
for ever and ever.
The Breaking of the Bread - pg. 364 BCP
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia
Lamb of God: (sung)
Together: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us peace.
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.
The Prayer for Spiritual Communion, from The Prayer Book for the Armed Services:
In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. AMEN
Communion Hymn: 827 "Taste and See" -red hymnal
After Communion pg. 365 BCP
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Together: Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. AMEN
Celebrant: The blessing of God Almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. AMEN
Closing Hymn: 544 "Sing a New Song" -red hymnal
Announcements:
First announcement every week (recited together)
"Christ in you, the hope of glory"
Benediction - (sung ~ O. Wood)
Now unto Him who is able to keep,
able to keep you from falling,
And present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy;
To the only wise God our Savior,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power
both now and forever. Amen … Jude 24-25 KJV
Dismissal: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. AMEN
Postlude: "Trumpet Tune" ~ Douglas Wagner
Alter flowers donated by Barbara Steinmetz, in loving memory of her husband, Jim.
SERVING AT CHRIST CHURCH
CELEBRANT - Fr Mike Floyd
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Jim Petersen
LECTOR - Fiona Floyd
CANTOR - Jim Petersen
CHILDREN'S TALK - Tom Wells
VIDEOGRAPHER - Paul Bauman
POWERPOINT - Steve Terry
BELL RINGER - Steve Terry
ACOLYTE - Lucy Bille
CHALICE BEARERS - Lucy / Fiona
