Saint Isidore Episcopal Church
Common Feast Worship
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 3rd, 2023
Opening Hymn
The Steadfast Love of the Lord
Words: Adapted from Lamentations Music: Edith McNeill
Refrain:
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end.
They are new ev’ry morning, new ev’ry morning.
Great is thy faithfulness, O Lord! Great is thy faithfulness.
The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.
It is good that we should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. (Refrain)
The Lord will not cast off for ever, but will have compassion.
He does not willingly afflict or grieve all humankind. (Refrain)
Let us examine all our ways now, and return to the Lord.
Let us lift our hearts and hands to God who is in heav’n. (Refrain)
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
Gloria
Hymn of Glory
Words and music: Charles Christmas
Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!
Give thanks to our God and let him be praised
With sanctified hearts and hands that are raised
Come join a song of praise to our God.
Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!
His Word ever true, the Son of his love,
sing, all the earth, to the heavens above.
Honor and glory belong to our God.
Worthy the Lamb who was slain for our sins.
He laid down his life, he rose up again.
To us he gives unending life.
Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!
Holy, holy the Lord God almighty
Who was, who is, and who is to come.
In glory come, Lord Jesus, come.
Glory Hallelujah! Glory Hallelujah!
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
A Reading from Paul’s letter to the RomansLet love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.
Psalm -
Oh! How good is the Lord
Words and Music: Anon., arrangement - Marian HolmesRefrain:
Oh! Oh! Oh! How good is the Lord. Oh! Oh! Oh! How good is the Lord
Oh! Oh! Oh! How good is the Lord. I never will forget what he has done for me.
He gives us salvation, how good is the Lord.
He gives us salvation, how good is the Lord.
He give us salvation, how good is the Lord.
I never will forget what he has done for me. (Refrain)
He gives us his Spirit ……
He gives us his blessing …..
He gives us each other …..
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?
“For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily with Story Share - The Rev. Kurt Unangst
The Nicene Creed
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
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
(Silence)
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Andy, Jeff, Kai and Hector our Bishops; and
for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
(Please offer your petitions either silently or aloud)
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
(Please offer your petitions either silently or aloud)
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
(Please offer your petitions either silently or aloud)
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence)
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.
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.
Announcements
Offertory
Community of Christ
Words: Shirley Erena Murray Music: Leoni
Community of Christ, who makes the cross your own,
live out your creed and risk your life for God alone;
the God who wears your face, to whom all worlds belong,
whose children are of every race and every song.
Community of Christ, look past the church’s door
and see the refugee, the hungry and the poor,
Take hands with the oppressed, the jobless in your street,
take towel and water, that you wash your neighbor’s feet.
Community of Christ, through whom the word must sound --
cry out for justice and for peace the whole world round;
disarm the powers that war and all that can destroy,
turn bombs to bread, and tears of anguish into joy.
When menace melts away, so shall God’s will be done,
the climate of the world be peace and Christ its sun;
our currency be love and kindliness our law,
our food and faith be shared as one for evermore.
Doxology (Sung)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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 God thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
The Sanctus Tune: Land of Rest
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.
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:
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 forever. AMEN.
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name,
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
And deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
Are yours now, and forever. Amen. A-men.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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 Distribution of Communion
Communion Song
Make me a channel of your peace
Words: St Francis of Assisi Music: Sebastian Temple
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love.
Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord.
and where there’s doubt, true faith in you.
(Refrain)
O Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled as to console
to be understood as to understand
to be loved, as to love, with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope.
Where there is darkness — only light,
and where there’s sadness ever joy. (Refrain)
Post Communion Prayer
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
The Lord is the righteous King who establishes justice and equity throughout all creation. Proclaim the Lord’s greatness from the heights of Zion to depths of the sea; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Day by Day
Words: Richard of Chichester Music: Stephen Schwartz
Day by Day, Day by Day,
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray:
To see Thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly,
Follow thee more nearly, day by day.
(Repeat)
The Dismissal
Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Common Feast Worship
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 3rd, 2023
Opening Hymn
The Steadfast Love of the Lord
Words: Adapted from Lamentations Music: Edith McNeill
Refrain:
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end.
They are new ev’ry morning, new ev’ry morning.
Great is thy faithfulness, O Lord! Great is thy faithfulness.
The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.
It is good that we should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. (Refrain)
The Lord will not cast off for ever, but will have compassion.
He does not willingly afflict or grieve all humankind. (Refrain)
Let us examine all our ways now, and return to the Lord.
Let us lift our hearts and hands to God who is in heav’n. (Refrain)
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
Gloria
Hymn of Glory
Words and music: Charles Christmas
Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!
Give thanks to our God and let him be praised
With sanctified hearts and hands that are raised
Come join a song of praise to our God.
Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!
His Word ever true, the Son of his love,
sing, all the earth, to the heavens above.
Honor and glory belong to our God.
Worthy the Lamb who was slain for our sins.
He laid down his life, he rose up again.
To us he gives unending life.
Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!
Holy, holy the Lord God almighty
Who was, who is, and who is to come.
In glory come, Lord Jesus, come.
Glory Hallelujah! Glory Hallelujah!
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
A Reading from Paul’s letter to the RomansLet love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.
Psalm -
Oh! How good is the Lord
Words and Music: Anon., arrangement - Marian HolmesRefrain:
Oh! Oh! Oh! How good is the Lord. Oh! Oh! Oh! How good is the Lord
Oh! Oh! Oh! How good is the Lord. I never will forget what he has done for me.
He gives us salvation, how good is the Lord.
He gives us salvation, how good is the Lord.
He give us salvation, how good is the Lord.
I never will forget what he has done for me. (Refrain)
He gives us his Spirit ……
He gives us his blessing …..
He gives us each other …..
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?
“For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily with Story Share - The Rev. Kurt Unangst
The Nicene Creed
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
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
(Silence)
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Andy, Jeff, Kai and Hector our Bishops; and
for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
(Please offer your petitions either silently or aloud)
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
(Please offer your petitions either silently or aloud)
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
(Please offer your petitions either silently or aloud)
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence)
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.
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.
Announcements
Offertory
Community of Christ
Words: Shirley Erena Murray Music: Leoni
Community of Christ, who makes the cross your own,
live out your creed and risk your life for God alone;
the God who wears your face, to whom all worlds belong,
whose children are of every race and every song.
Community of Christ, look past the church’s door
and see the refugee, the hungry and the poor,
Take hands with the oppressed, the jobless in your street,
take towel and water, that you wash your neighbor’s feet.
Community of Christ, through whom the word must sound --
cry out for justice and for peace the whole world round;
disarm the powers that war and all that can destroy,
turn bombs to bread, and tears of anguish into joy.
When menace melts away, so shall God’s will be done,
the climate of the world be peace and Christ its sun;
our currency be love and kindliness our law,
our food and faith be shared as one for evermore.
Doxology (Sung)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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 God thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
The Sanctus Tune: Land of Rest
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.
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:
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 forever. AMEN.
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name,
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
And deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
Are yours now, and forever. Amen. A-men.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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 Distribution of Communion
Communion Song
Make me a channel of your peace
Words: St Francis of Assisi Music: Sebastian Temple
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love.
Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord.
and where there’s doubt, true faith in you.
(Refrain)
O Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled as to console
to be understood as to understand
to be loved, as to love, with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope.
Where there is darkness — only light,
and where there’s sadness ever joy. (Refrain)
Post Communion Prayer
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
The Lord is the righteous King who establishes justice and equity throughout all creation. Proclaim the Lord’s greatness from the heights of Zion to depths of the sea; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Day by Day
Words: Richard of Chichester Music: Stephen Schwartz
Day by Day, Day by Day,
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray:
To see Thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly,
Follow thee more nearly, day by day.
(Repeat)
The Dismissal
Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.