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(April 5, 2020)
1st ReadingIsaiah 52:13-53:12 PsalmPsalm 22:1-21 2nd ReadingPhilippians 2:5-11 GospelMatthew (26:36-75) 27:1-54 (55-66) 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 LITURGY OF THE PALMSCelebrant Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. All Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant then greets the people and gives a brief introduction, inviting them to participate in the celebration using these or other similar words Dear brothers and sisters, from the beginning of Lent until now we have been preparing our hearts by repentance and self-sacrifice. Today, with the whole Church, we herald the beginning of the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. On this day our Lord Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem and was welcomed as King with palms and shouts of praise. Today we greet him as our King, though we know his crown was a crown of thorns, and his throne a Cross. Therefore, I invite you to follow our Lord this Holy Week, from his triumphal entry, through his suffering and death, to the glory of his resurrection. Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE ACCLAMATION (pg 123)In the season of Lent Celebrant Blessed be our God. People Now and forever, amen. 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 DECALOGUE (pg 100)Celebrant God spoke these words and said: I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods but me. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not make for yourself any idol. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant Honor your father and your mother. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not murder. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not commit adultery. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not steal. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Celebrant You shall not covet. People Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these, your laws, in our hearts, we beseech you. EXODUS 20:1-17T; DEUTERONOMY 5:6-21T THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN (pg 129)The People stand while the offerings are presented. The following may be said. Celebrant Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the Kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as Head above all. All things come from you, O Lord, People And of your own have we given you. THE KYRIE (pg 124)The Celebrant and People pray Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie eleison. Christ, have mercy upon us. or Christ, have mercy. or Christe eleison. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie eleison. 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 SERMONTHE NICENE CREED (pg 126)On Sundays, other Major Feast Days, and other times as appointed, all stand to recite the Nicene Creed, the Celebrant first saying Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed: Celebrant and People We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten 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, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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], [1] who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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. [1] The phrase “and the Son” (Latin filioque) is not in the original Greek text. See the resolution of the College of Bishops concerning the filioque in Documentary Foundations (page 768). THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (pg 128)The Deacon or other person appointed says these prayers, or the Prayers of the People in the Anglican Standard Text. The reader pauses after each bidding, and the people may add petitions, either silently or aloud. Let us pray for the Church and for the world, saying, “hear our prayer.” For the peace of the whole world, and for the well-being and unity of the people of God. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. For N., our Archbishop, and N., our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people of our Diocese and Congregation. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. For all those who proclaim the Gospel at home and abroad; and for all who teach and disciple others. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. For our brothers and sisters in Christ who are persecuted for their faith. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. For our nation, for those in authority, and for all in public service [especially _____________]. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. For all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity [especially _____________]. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. For all those who have departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection, [especially ______,] in thanksgiving let us pray. Reader Lord, in your mercy: People Hear our prayer. Additional petitions may be added. Thanksgivings may also be invited. The Celebrant concludes with this or some other appropriate Collect. Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for the sake of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Celebrant may then say the Exhortation. 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 OFFERTORY (pg 131)The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of the provided sentences of Scripture. During the Offertory a hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung. The Deacon or Priest prepares the Holy Table for the celebration. Representatives of the Congregation may bring the People’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the Deacon or Priest. The People stand while the offerings are presented. The following may be said. Celebrant Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the Kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as Head above all. All things come from you, O Lord, People And of your own have we given you. 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. | ||
