Easter Sunday Order of Service
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1st ReadingActs 10:34-43 PsalmPsalm 118:14-17,22-24 2nd ReadingCol 3:1-4 GospelMatthew 28:1-10 Download a Copy of the Book of Common Prayer 2019Sourced from the Anglican Church dot net. You can download a PDF version or contact the http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/ to purchase a book. 
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HOLY COMMUNION,
COMMONLY CALLED THE HOLY EUCHARIST Renewed Ancient Text THE ACCLAMATION (pg 123)From Easter Day until the Eve of Pentecost Celebrant Alleluia! Christ is risen! People The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! THE COLLECT FOR PURITY (pg 123)The Celebrant prays (and the People may be invited to join) 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 IN EXCELSISThe Gloria or some other song of praise may be sung or said, all standing. It is appropriate to omit the song of praise during penitential seasons and days appointed for fasting. 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 (pg 125)The Celebrant says to the People The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Officiant Let us pray. The Celebrant prays the Collect. People Amen. THE LESSONS (pg 126)One or more Lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying A Reading from _____________. A citation giving chapter and verse may be added. After each Lesson the Reader may say The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm is read responsively by whole verse, followed by People Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit as it now,was in the beginning, and will be forever. Amen All standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to _____________. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel, the Reader says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMONRENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWSThe people stand. The Celebrant addresses the Congregation in these or similar words Through the Paschal mystery, dear friends, we are buried with Christ by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to newness of life. I call upon you, therefore, [now that our Lenten observance is ended,] to renew the solemn promises and vows of Holy Baptism, by which we once renounced the devil and all his works, and promised to serve God faithfully in his one holy catholic and apostolic Church. Do you, here in the presence of God and the Church, renew the solemn promises and vows made at your Baptism and commit yourself to keep them? People I do. Celebrant Do you renounce the devil and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? People I renounce them. Celebrant Do you renounce the empty promises and deadly deceits of this world that corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? People I renounce them. Celebrant Do you renounce the sinful desires of the flesh that draw you from the love of God? People I renounce them. Celebrant Do you turn to Jesus Christ and confess him as your Lord and Savior? People I do. Celebrant Do you joyfully receive the Christian Faith, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments? People I do. Celebrant Will you obediently keep God’s holy will and commandments, and walk in them all the days of your life? People I will, the Lord being my helper. The Celebrant continues Let us now reaffirm our faith in the words of the ancient baptismal confession, the Apostles’ Creed. Celebrant Do you believe and trust in God the Father? People I do. I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant Do you believe and trust in Jesus Christ? People I do. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Celebrant Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit? People I do. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows Let us pray. Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Except in the Easter Vigil, the liturgy continues with the Prayers of the People. THE PEACE (pg 131) Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with your spirit. Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the Name of the Lord. THE SURSUM CORDA (pg 131)The People remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them up to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. The Celebrant continues It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Here a Proper Preface (pages 152-158) is normally sung or said 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: THE SANCTUS (pg 132)Celebrant and People 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 PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (pg 132)The People stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it, and here* may break the bread; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing the wine to be consecrated. On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it,* and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body, which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People 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, and we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may worthily receive this holy Sacrament, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face. 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. Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER (pg 133)The Celebrant then says And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray: Celebrant and People together pray Our Father, who art in heaven, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, hallowed be your Name, thy kingdom come, your kingdom come, thy will be done, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, And forgive us our sins as we forgive those as we forgive those who trespass against us. who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, Save us from the time of trial, but deliver us from evil. and deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, For the kingdom, the power, and the power, and the glory, and the glory are yours, for ever and ever. Amen. now and for ever. Amen. THE FRACTION (pg 134)f the consecrated Bread was not broken earlier, the Celebrant breaks it now. A period of silence is kept. Then may be sung or said Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. or this Celebrant [Alleluia.] Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed, once for all upon the Cross. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except during Easter Season. THE MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION (pg 133)Facing the People, the Celebrant may say the following invitation 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.] or this Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. JOHN 1:29T, REVELATION 19:9 The Ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the People. The Bread and Cup are given to the communicants with these words The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, [which was given for you, preserve your body and soul to everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your heart by faith, with thanksgiving.] The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, [which was shed for you, preserve your body and soul to everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ’s Blood was shed for you, and be thankful.] THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (pg 133) After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. Celebrant and People together say the following, or the Post Communion Prayer in the Anglican Standard Text Heavenly Father, 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. THE BLESSING (pg 134)The Bishop when present, or the Priest, gives this or an alternate blessing The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. THE DISMISSAL (pg 134)e Deacon, or the Priest, may dismiss the People with these words Let us go forth in the Name of Christ. People Thanks be to God. or this Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. or this Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. People Thanks be to God. or this Deacon Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God. From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost, “Alleluia, alleluia” is added to any of the dismissals. It may be added at other times, except during Lent and on other penitential occasions. The People respond Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. | ||
