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The Holy Eucharist
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 29, 2022 ✠ 10 a.m.
The Word of God
Organ Voluntary Forlana Gerald Finzi
Hymn 214 Please stand. Hail the day that sees him rise Llanfair
Opening Acclamation EOW p. 50
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.
The Collect for Purity Said together BCP p. 355
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.
Glory to God S 278 Glory to God William Mathias, BCP p. 356
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. Amen.
The Collect of the Day BCP p. 357
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The First Lesson Acts 16:16-34 Please be seated. BCP p. 357
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 97:1-6 Choir and People BCP p. 726
1 The Lord is King; let the / earth rejoice; *
let the multitude / of the isles be glad.
2 Clouds and darkness are round a/bout him, *
righteousness and justice
are the foun/dations of his throne.
3 A fire goes be/fore him *
and burns up his ene/mies on every side.
4 His lightnings light up the / world; *
the earth sees / it and is afraid.
5 The mountains melt like wax
at the presenceof the / Lord, *
at the presence of the Lord / of the whole earth.
6 The heavens declare his / righteousness, *
and all the peoples / see his glory.
The Second Lesson Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21. BCP p. 357
At the end of the visions I heard these words, “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. “It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let everyone who hears say, “Come.” And let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Alleluia and Verse Please stand. Plainsong, Tone VII
Congregation repeats after the cantor, and after the choir’s verse.
The Holy Gospel John 17:20-26 BCP p. 357
Minister The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus prayed for his disciples, and then he said, “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. “Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
Minister The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon Silence is kept after the sermon. BCP p. 358
The Nicene Creed Said together, all standing 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 Please kneel or stand. BCP p. 387
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 Peace The people stand. 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
Anthem Lift up your heads, O ye gates John Amner
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. Who is the King of glory: it is the Lord strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle. Who is the King of glory: even the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Words: Psalm 24: 7,8, 10
The Great Thanksgiving Please stand BCP p. 367
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 our thanks and praise.
The Celebrant recalls God’s creation and blessing, saying
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:
Sanctus S 125 Richard Proulx
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
The People are encouraged to stand in the posture of the resurrection. The Celebrant continues the prayer, recalling God’s unfolding of salvation history, climaxing in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
We remember his death,
we proclaim his resurrection,
we await his coming 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 festival banquet.
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.
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, S 167 BCP p. 364
The Holy Communion BCP p. 365
Please form a single-file line in the center aisle, maintaining social distance, and approach the priest wearing a mask. You can remove your mask and eat the bread once you’ve walked away from others. All are welcome to receive Holy Communion, including visitors and small children. Gluten-free hosts are available on request. Those not wishing to receive Communion are invited to receive a blessing: Simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate your preference.
Citation
Hymn 304 Please stand. I come with joy to meet my Lord Land of Rest
Postcommunion Prayer Please stand or kneel. BCP p. 365
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Blessing of the People BCP p. 366
Hymn 215 See the Conqueror mounts in triumph In Babilone
Dismissal BCP p. 366
The Minister dismisses the people.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Organ Voluntary Litanies Jehan Alain
