Monday, July 31, 2017

An Order for Transfiguration (6 August 2017)

Please Note:  Although we are celebrating the Transfiguration of the Lord on this coming Sunday, we have chosen to retain our current Ordo and incorporate the proper prayers and readings for the Transfiguration into that Ordo.

The Transfiguration of the Lord
6 August 2017

The Gathering of the Community

Gathering Music

Announcements

Opening Hymn

‘Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending’  Common Praise #114

Introductory Responses [i]

Blessed be God, the holy and undivided Trinity, one God:
this is your world and we are your people;
blessed are you for ever and ever.  Amen.

The Deacon offers the Bidding and the Community responds with the Kyrie.

When we have willfully misused your gifts of creation:
Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. [ii]

When we have seen the ill-treatment of others
and have not gone to their aid:
Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

When we have condoned evil and dishonesty
and failed to strive for justice:
Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

When we have heard the good news of Christ
but have failed to share it with others:
Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

When we have not loved you with all our heart
nor our neighbours as ourselves:
Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

The Collect of the Day

Let us pray.

Almighty God,
on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses
your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured:
mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world,
and change us into his likeness from glory to glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen. [iii]


The Proclamation of the Word

The First Reading

A reading from the prophet Daniel (7.9-10, 13-14).

            7.9 As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire.  10 A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence.  A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him.  The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened.

            13 As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven.  And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him.  14 To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him.  His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
Thanks be to God.

The Psalm

Psalm 99 from Songs for the Holy One.

Refrain (sung twice):  We praise and magnify your glorious name!

The Holy One reigns!  Nations tremble!
From the cherubim throne, God shakes the earth.
The Holy One is majestic in Zion and exalted over all nations.
Let them praise your name,
your name so great, terrible and holy.

Refrain:  We praise and magnify your glorious name!

Mighty ruler, lover of justice, you have ordained integrity.
True and faithful justice you have performed in Jacob.

Refrain:  We praise and magnify your glorious name!

Moses and Aaron are among your priests,
Samuel among those who call on your name,
calling to the Holy One, who answers them,
speaking to them from the pillar of cloud.
They honoured all your decrees and every statute,
O Holy One, our God, you answered them,
though chastising their misdeeds.

Refrain:  We praise and magnify your glorious name!

Exalt the Holy One, our God!
Bow down to the holy mountain.
Holy indeed is our God!

Refrain:  We praise and magnify your glorious name!

The Second Reading

A reading from the Second Letter of Peter (1.16-19).

            1.16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.  17 For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”  18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.

            19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
Thanks be to God.

Hymn before the Gospel

‘Alleluia’  Common Praise #709 (sung twice)

The Gospel

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (9.28-36).
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

            9.28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.  29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.  30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him.  31 They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.  32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.  33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” — not knowing what he said.  34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud.  35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”  36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Hymn after the Gospel

‘Alleluia’  Common Praise #709 (sung twice)

The Homily

An Affirmation of Faith

Let us affirm our faith in God.

We believe in God the Creator,
from whom every family
in heaven and on earth has its being.

We believe in God the Word incarnate,
who lives in our hearts through faith,
and fills us with the perfect love which casts out fear.

We believe in God the Spirit of counsel and wisdom,
who strengthens us with power from on high.

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
now and until the ages of ages.  Amen.  [iv]

The Prayers of the Community

Intercessions, Petitions and Thanksgivings

The Prayers of the Community

Intercessions, Petitions and Thanksgivings

The Exchange of the Peace

May the peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.

The Holy Communion

Offertory Hymn

‘We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding’  Common Praise #166 (sung to #374)

Prayer over the Gifts

Let us pray.

Holy God,
receive all we offer you this day,
and bring us to that radiant glory
which we see in the transfigured face
of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. [v]


The Thanksgiving at the Table

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, for the gift of a world full of wonder, and for our life which comes from you.  By your power you sustain the universe.
Glory to you for ever and ever.

You created us to love you with all our heart, and to love each other as ourselves, but we rebel against you by the evil that we do.

In Jesus, your Servant, you bring healing to our world and gather us into one great family.  Therefore, with all who serve you on earth and in heaven, we praise your wonderful name, as we sing,

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. [vi]

We give you thanks and praise, loving Creator, because in sending Jesus, your Beloved, to us you showed us how much you love us.  He cares for the poor and the hungry.  He suffers with the sick and the rejected.

Betrayed and forsaken, he did not strike back but overcame hatred with love.  On the cross he defeated the power of sin and death.  By raising him from the dead you show us the power of your love to bring new life to all your people.
Glory to you for ever and ever.

On the night before he gave up his life for us, Jesus, at supper with his friends, took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “Take this, all of you, and eat it:  this is my body which is given for you.”

After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends, and said, “Drink this, all of you:  this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which is shed for you and for all people.  Do this in memory of me.”
Glory to you for ever and ever.

Gracious God, with this bread and wine we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, and we offer ourselves to you in him.

Send your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts, so that we may know the presence of Jesus in the breaking of bread, and share in the life of the family of your children.
Glory to you for ever and ever.

Giver of life, you call us to be your servants; fill us with the courage and love of Jesus, so that all the world may gather in joy at the table of your kingdom.

We sing your praise, God our Creator, through Jesus, our Lord, in the power of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
Glory to you for ever and ever.  Amen. [vii]

The Lord’s Prayer

As our Saviour taught us, let us pray,
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 for ever.  Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
We, being many, are one body,
for we all share in the one bread.

These are the gifts of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.

Communion

The Hymn after Communion

‘As We Gather at Your Table’  Common Praise #61

The Sending Forth of the Community

Prayer after Communion

Let us pray.

Holy God,
we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ.
May we who are partakers of his table
reflect his life in word and deed,
so that all the world may know his power to change and save.
We ask this in his name.  Amen. [viii]


Glory to God,
whose power, working in us,
can do infinitely more
than we can ask or imagine.
Glory to God from generation to generation,
in the Church and in Christ Jesus,
for ever and ever.  Amen.

Closing Hymn

‘Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee’  Common Praise #425

Dismissal

The Deacon sends the Community forth with an appropriate Dismissal.




[i] Common Worship (2000), 127 alt.

[ii] Songs for a Gospel People (1987), #51.

[iii] The Book of Alternative Services (1985), 418.

[iv] Common Worship (2000), 148 alt.

[v] The Book of Alternative Services (1985), 418.

[vi] Common Praise (1995), #719.

[vii] The Book of Alternative Services (1985), 204-206 alt.

[viii] The Book of Alternative Services (1985), 419 alt.