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Today’s service and hymns are from the following sources: The Book of Common Prayer (1979), Enriching Our Worship (vols. 1-6, 1997-2019) The Hymnal 1982, and The Book of Occasional Services (2018). Music and texts under copyright are reprinted and streamed by permission under OneLicense #A‑734124. All rights reserved.
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The Holy Eucharist
Advent ✠ 10 a.m.
The Word of God
Organ Voluntary
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Processional Hymn
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Opening Acclamation EOW p. 50
Celebrant
Blessed are you, holy and living One.
People
You come to your people and set them free.
Kyrie eleison, S 86 David Hurd, p. BCP 50
The Collect of the Day
The First Lesson
Psalm
The Second Lesson
Alleluia and Verse
The Holy Gospel
The Sermon Silence is kept after the sermon.
BCP p. 358
The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358
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 BCP p. 392
Let us offer our prayers to God for the world
and for one another.
Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church
may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for … all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers
of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for …
all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
We pray for … the sick and shut-in,
especially those we now name.
You are invited to add your own prayers, aloud or silently.
Have compassion on those who suffer
from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We pray for those who have died,
especially those we now name.
You are invited to add your own prayers, aloud or silently.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for … our own needs and those of others.
You are invited to offer prayers and intercessions,
aloud or silently.
The Celebrant offers a concluding prayer.
The Confession of Sin EOW p. 19
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
The Celebrant pronounces God’s forgiveness of our sins.
The Peace BCP p. 360
Celebrant
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People
And also with you.
We greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
The Offertory
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The Great Thanksgiving EOW p. 57
The Celebrant continues the prayer, recalling God’s unfolding of salvation history, climaxing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:
Celebrant and People
Dying, you destroyed our death.
Rising, you restored our life.
Christ Jesus, come in glory!
The Celebrant calls on the Holy Spirit to descend on us and on our gifts, and offers prayer in anticipation of God’s banquet when all things are gathered to Christ.
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you, our God and Creator, in voices of unending praise. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 364
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 Breaking of the Bread: Agnus Dei David Hurd, S 161
The Holy Communion BCP p. 365
Hymn or Anthem BCP p. 365
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing of the People BCP p. 366
Hymn
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Dismissal BCP p. 366
May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of divine blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.
May the one whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.
May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at the second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the holy and undivided Trinity, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Adapted from the Book of Occasional Services 2018 (New York: Church Publishing, 2018), p. 8
Organ Voluntary
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