The Holy Eucharist for Ordinary Time II 2024
Church of the Epiphany
We acknowledge that,
as a Parish of the Diocese of New Westminster,
we gather on the traditional and unceded
Coast Salish territories
of the Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations.
Welcome to the Church of the Epiphany
Whether you have been a life-long Anglican or are new to our tradition, we welcome you with us this morning! If you are unaccustomed to the Anglican way of worship, simply let the words, music and symbols gently speak to you. Participate as fully as you feel comfortable in doing. We stand to sing and sit to listen. Some people kneel for prayer, some sit and some stand. Please do what you find is most helpful to your prayer.
The Gloria and the Sanctus are found at the end of this booklet.
The Hymns and Readings will be found in the Sunday bulletin along with important announcements and other information.
You are invited to join in reciting the texts in bold text.
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude
Opening Hymn
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Collect of Purity
Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden.
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
Common Praise #366
Collect of the Day
Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day is first prayed in English and then in Arabic.
The Proclamation of the Word
The First Reading
At the end of the Reading
Holy Word, holy Wisdom.
Thanks be to God.
The Psalm of the Day
The Second Reading
At the end of the Reading
Holy Word, holy Wisdom.
Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn
The Gospel
Before the Gospel
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to . . . . .
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
After the Gospel
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
The Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Let us confess the faith of our baptism.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
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,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
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 Prayers of the Community
Intercessions, Petitions and Thanksgivings
Confession and Absolution
Let us pray for the forgiveness of our sins.
Have mercy upon us, most merciful God,
In your compassion, forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honour and glory of your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
May the God of love and power forgive you and free you from your sins, heal and strengthen by the Holy Spirit, and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Exchange of the Peace
We are the body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. Let us then pursue all that makes for peace and builds up our common life.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Communion
The Offertory Hymn
The Prayer over the Gifts
Merciful God,
as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills
were gathered together to become one bread,
so let your church be gathered together
from the ends of the earth into your kingdom,
for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ,
now and for ever. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
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.
All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.
Wondrous are you, Holy One of blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:
Sanctus
Common Praise #719
Glory and honour are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.
Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.
We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new covenant in my blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:
Dying, you destroyed our death.
Rising, you restored our life.
Christ Jesus, come in glory!
Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the body and blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love.
Giver of life, draw us together in the body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.
Blessed are you now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
As our Saviour taught us, let us pray:
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,
the power and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
We who are 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.
The Communion
The Sending Forth of the Community
The Prayer after Communion
Loving God,
we give you thanks
for restoring us in your image
and nourishing us with spiritual food
in the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.
Now send us forth a people forgiven, healed, renewed;
that we may proclaim your love to the world
and continue in the risen life of Christ our Saviour. Amen.
The Doxology
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.
Announcements
The Blessing
God’s blessing be with you,
Christ’s peace be with you,
the Spirit’s outpouring be with you,
now and always. Amen.
The Closing Hymn
The Dismissal
The Presider or other Minister dismisses the Community. The Community responds to the Dismissal with the words, Thanks be to God.
The Postlude
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