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THE HOLY COMMUNION
THIRD ORDER
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
The service may begin with songs and/or a hymn.
The minister greets the people
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
In Eastertide
Christ is risen. Alleluia! Alleluia!
He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Alleluia!
The minister may read one or more suitable Sentences of Scripture (see pages 10-13, 18-20, and 32-34), and may briefly explain the theme of the service.
One of these Prayers of Preparation or another suitable opening prayer may said.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you bring to light things hidden in darkness, and know the shadows of our hearts; cleanse and renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in the light and glorify your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, the Light of the world. AMEN.
or
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom 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.
A time of praise may follow with songs of praise and/or a hymn of praise. Gloria in excelsis (see page 187) or another suitable canticle may be sung.
The priest says
Let us pray
The priest says the Collect of the Day.
Other Collects contained in this Book or authorized by the Bishop may follow.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
The Scripture readings follow, one from the Old Testament and one or two from the New Testament. A reading from the Gospels is always included.
After each reading the reader may say
Hear the word of the Lord,
Thanks be to God.
A psalm or a portion of a psalm may be sung or said after the First Reading from the Old Testament, or a suitable hymn or song may be sung.
If two readings from the New Testament are read, a canticle, psalm, hymn, anthem, song, or acclamation may be sung before the Gospel reading.
All stand for the Gospel reading.
The reader may say
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to… [chapter… verse…]
Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.
After the Gospel, the reader may say
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
or
[For] the Gospel of the Lord,
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
The Sermon is preached here or after the creed.
On Sundays the Nicene Creed or the Apostles’ Creed is said or sung, all standing. This version of the Nicene Creed or another authorized version may be used.
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:
he was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary
and became truly human.
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,
who with the Father and the Son
is worshipped 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.
or
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father,
from there 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 Sermon is preached here if it has not been preached earlier.
A hymn or song may follow.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
One or more members of the congregation may pray, using this form or a suitable alternative (see pages 78-84 and page 134).
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has promised that you will hear us when we ask in faith: receive the prayers we offer.
After each petition, silence may be kept. Further specific petitions may be added at appropriate points in the prayers or before the response.
We pray for the peace of the world, the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
We pray for the welfare of your holy Church, our Bishop N, and for all clergy and people.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
[We pray for seasonable weather and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth.]
[God of mercy,
hear our prayer]
We pray that we may share with fairness and generosity the resources of the earth, and live in trust and goodwill with one another.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
We pray for the aged and the infirm, for the bereaved and the lonely, and for the sick and the suffering.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
We pray for the poor and the oppressed, for prisoners and captives, and for all who care for them.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
We pray for ourselves and each other.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
We praise you, Lord God, for the communion of saints and for the glorious hope of the resurrection to eternal life.
God of mercy,
hear our prayer
The prayers conclude with one of the following.
Merciful Father,
accept these our prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN.
or
Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to 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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. AMEN.
or
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, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. AMEN.
If the Lord’s Prayer is used at this point in the service, it is not used after the distribution of the Communion.
If there is no communion, a collection may be taken here and a hymn or other song may be sung and the service may conclude with the Lord’s Prayer, other authorized prayers at the discretion of the minister, and the Grace or the Blessing.
PREPARATION FOR THE LORD’S SUPPER
The following may be read. An Exhortation may be read (see page 136)
Brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather at the Lord’s Table we must recall the promises and warnings given to us in the Scriptures. Let us therefore examine ourselves and repent of our sins. Let us give thanks to God for his redemption of the world through his Son Jesus Christ, and as we remember Christ’s death for us, and receive this pledge of his love, let us resolve to serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.
A time of silence may follow.
The deacon or other minister says
Knowing the goodness of God and our failure to respond with love and obedience, let us confess our sins, saying together,
All kneeling, the following General Confession or another authorized General Confession is said by the whole congregation with the minister.
Heavenly Father, you have loved us with an everlasting love, but we have gone our own way. We have broken your holy laws and have left undone what we ought to have done. We are sorry for our sins and turn away from them. For the sake of your Son who died for us, forgive us, cleanse us, and change us. By your Holy Spirit enable us to live for you and to please you more and more each day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
The priest stands and declares God’s forgiveness in these or other authorized words.
God is slow to anger and full of compassion,
forgiving all who humbly repent,
and trust in his Son as Savior and Lord.
God therefore forgives you in Christ Jesus,
in whom there is no condemnation. AMEN.
One or more of the following passages may also be read as an assurance of God’s forgiveness.
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3.16
As far as the east is from the west, so far has God removed our sins from us. Psalm 103.12
Our Lord Jesus Christ bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2.24
The Prayer of Humble Access may be said.
We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord, whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. AMEN.
All stand. The priest says The peace of the Lord be always with you and the people respond and also with you.
The priest and the people may share with one another a sign of peace, such as a handclasp or other similar action, and may say these or similar words Peace be with you. This may be introduced with the words Let us offer one another a sign of peace.
The offerings of the people are collected and brought to the Lord’s Table. A hymn or song may be sung.
THE THANKSGIVING
Bread and wine for the communion are placed on the Lord’s Table. The priest says the following (Thanksgiving 1) or another authorized Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration.
Additional Thanksgivings
Thanksgiving 2 page 171
Thanksgiving 3 page 173
Thanksgiving 4 page 175
Thanksgiving 5 page 179
Thanksgiving 6 page 183
Thanksgiving 1
[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.
You are worthy, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things
making us in your own image.
We praise you for your Son,
our Savior Jesus Christ,
who by his death on the cross
and rising to new life
offered the one true sacrifice for sin
and obtained an eternal deliverance for his people.
Therefore we lift our voices to praise you, saying
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
And now, gracious God, we thank you
for these gifts of bread and wine,
and pray that we who receive them,
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
according to our Savior’s word,
in remembrance of his suffering and death
may share in his body and blood.
On the night before he died, Jesus took bread;
and when he had given you thanks,
he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying,
‘Take, and eat. This is my body given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.’
[If the bread is broken here, the priest may say
We who are many are one body in Christ,
for we all share in one bread.]
After supper, he took the cup,
and again giving you thanks
he gave it to his disciples, saying,
‘Drink from 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.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’
We eat the bread and drink this cup
to proclaim the death of the Lord.
We do this until he returns
Come Lord Jesus, come!
Father, as we recall his saving death and glorious resurrection,
may we who share these gifts
be renewed by your Holy Spirit
and united in the body of your Son.
Bring us with all your people
into the joy of your eternal kingdom,
there to feast at your table and
join in your eternal praise:
Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
to receive praise and honor
and glory and power
for ever and ever. AMEN.
Please turn to page 185.
Thanksgiving 2
[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.
Indeed it is our duty and our delight, always and everywhere, to give you thanks and praise, Lord, holy Father, mighty Creator, and everliving God.
We praise you for your Son Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who is your eternal Word. Through him you created everything that is, the heavens and the earth and the sea, and all that dwells in them. Through him you made humankind in your own image.
Above all, we give you thanks that you sent your Son into the world in order that we should be saved through him. By his death on the cross he offered once and for all time, the one true sacrifice for sin, reconciling us to you and satisfying your just demands. By his rising to life again he has obtained eternal deliverance for his people.
Through him you have sent upon us your holy and life-giving Spirit and made us a royal priesthood called to serve you forever.
Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven we proclaim your great and glorious name, in words of never ending praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest!
And now, Father, we pray that we who receive these gifts of bread and wine, in accordance with our Savior’s institution, in remembrance of his death and suffering, may share in his body and blood.
The priest takes the bread into his hands and says
On the night that he was betrayed, he 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.
He takes the cup into his hands and says
In the same way, after supper he took the cup; and, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying: 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. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
With this bread and this cup we proclaim Christ’ death until he comes again in glory.
or
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Renew us by your Holy Spirit that we may be faithful witnesses to our Lord Jesus Christ wherever we may be, boldly proclaiming the joy of the everlasting gospel, and serving our neighbours in love.
Accept our prayers, Father, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honor and glory are yours, Almighty Father, for ever and ever. AMEN.
Please turn to page 185.
Thanksgiving 3
[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.
It is indeed right and a good and joyous thing
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks to you, Holy Father,
almighty and everlasting God.
In your great love for our fallen world
you gave your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
that all who believe in him should not perish,
but have eternal life.
On the cross he offered his life to you in perfect obedience,
making there propriation for not only our sins
but the sins of the whole world.
Therefore with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven
we proclaim your great and glorious name,
for ever praising you and saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest!
Holy God, we thank you
for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine,
and pray that we who eat and drink them,
believing our Savior’s word,
may share in his body and blood.
Amen. We believe.
The priest takes the bread into his hands and says
On the night that he was betrayed, he 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.
Amen. His body was broken for us.
The priest takes the cup into his hands and says
In the same way, after supper he took the cup;
and, when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, saying: 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.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Amen. His blood was shed for us.
Father, with this bread and this cup
we do as our Saviour commanded
and remember all that he has done for us.
Amen. Come Lord Jesus.
Strengthen us with your Holy Spirit
that we may walk as becomes children of the light,
bearing witness to the world that Christ is our life,
and glorifying you in all we do and say.
Amen. Come Holy Spirit.
Accept this our prayer
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
with whom and in whom,
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
we worship you, Father almighty,
in songs of never-ending praise:
Blessing and honour and glory and powerv
are yours for ever and ever. AMEN.
Please turn to page 185.
Thanksgiving 4
[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.
It is indeed right, fitting, and our duty, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, Lord, heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God.
On certain days a special preface is said here; otherwise the priest and people together continue
Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we praise and magnify your glorious name; evermore praising you and saying:
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.]
Special Prefaces
In Advent
Because you sent your Son Jesus Christ to redeem us from sin and death and to make us inheritors of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may with joy behold his appearing, and in confidence may stand before him. Therefore with angels, etc.
At Christmas, Presentation, Annunciation
Because you gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be born for us. By the work of the Holy Spirit he was made true man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother. He was without sin, to make us free from all sin. Therefore with angels, etc.
At Epiphany and the Transfiguration
Because in coming to dwell among us as man, your Son Jesus Christ revealed the radiance of your glory and brought us out of darkness into your own marvelous light. Therefore with angels, etc.
In Lent
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was in every way tempted as we are; yet remained sinless. By his grace we are able to overcome our sinful desires and to live not for ourselves, but for our Lord who died for us and rose from the dead. Therefore with angels, etc.
In Passiontide and Holy Week
Through Jesus Christ our Lord who, though he is one with you and the Holy Spirit, humbled himself and was obedient, even to death on a cross, that we might have life through him. Therefore with angels, etc.
In Eastertide
But chiefly we praise you for the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the true Passover lamb who was offered for us and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death; by his rising to life again he has restored to us eternal life. Therefore with angels, etc.
In Ascensiontide
Through your most dearly loved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious resurrection, he revealed himself to all his apostles. In their sight, he ascended into heaven to prepare a place for us, so that we might also ascend to where he is and reign with him in glory. Therefore with angels, etc.
On the Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday)
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whose sure promise the Holy Spirit came down from heaven upon the apostles with the sound of a mighty wind and in tongues of fire. He came to teach them and to lead them into all truth. He enabled them to speak other languages and gave them continuing boldness to preach fervently the gospel to all nations. By that gospel we have been brought out of darkness and error into the light and into true knowledge of you and of your Son Jesus Christ. Therefore with angels, etc.
On Trinity Sunday
Who is one God, one Lord, not one person but three persons in one substance. What we believe of the glory of the Father, we believe also of the glory of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, without any difference or inequality. Therefore with angels, etc.
On All Saints and Saints’ days
Who, in your multitude of saints has given us an example of godly living; that rejoicing in their fellowship, we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us, and with them receive the crown of glory, that does not fade. Therefore with angels, etc.
On other occasions
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, the true high priest who has cleansed us from sin and made us a royal priesthood called to serve you for ever. Therefore with angels, etc.
After each of these prefaces the priest and people together continue
Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we praise and magnify your glorious name; evermore praising you and saying:
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, all creation rightly gives you praise. All life and holiness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, whom you sent to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
Hear us, merciful Father, we pray, and by the power of your holy and life-giving Spirit sanctify us and these your gifts of bread and wine that we who receive them may share in the body and blood of Christ.
The priest takes the bread into his hand and says
Who, when his hour had come, on the night before he went up to the cross there to make full atonement for the sins of the whole world, offering once for all his one sacrifice of himself, 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.
The priest takes the cup into his hands
In the same manner, after supper he took the cup; and, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying: 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. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
The memorial acclamation is used here or below
We remember his death on the cross
We proclaim his resurrection to new life.
We await Christ’s coming in glory
Therefore, Father, having in remembrance the precious death and passion,and glorious resurrection and ascension, of your Son our Lord, we your children do this in remembrance of him, as he has commanded, until his coming again, giving thanks to you for the perfect redemption which you have wrought for us in him.
The memorial acclamation may be used here.
Grant that, being joined together in him, we may all attain to the unity of the faith, and may grow up in every way into him who is the Head, into Christ our Lord, by whom, with whom, in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honour is yours, Father almighty, for ever and ever. AMEN.
Turn to page 185.
Thanksgiving 5
[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.
The indented paragraphs may be added to the prayer at the appropriate season or day.
All glory and honour, thanks and praise
be given to you at all times and in all places,
Lord, holy Father, true and living God,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For he is your eternal Word
through whom you have created all things
from the beginning
and formed us in your own image.
In AdventIn your great love you gave him
In him the day of our deliverance has dawned.
We rejoice that through him you make all things new
and we look for his coming in power and majesty to judge the world.
to be made man for us and to share our common life.
At Christmas, Presentation, AnnunciationIn obedience to your will
By the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary his mother,
and we have seen his glory,
glory as of the only Son from the Father.
At Epiphany and on the Transfiguration
You have revealed in him your eternal plan of salvation
and showed him to be the light of all the nations.
His glory has shone among us,
glory as of the only Son from the Father.
In Lent
He was tempted in every way as we are,
yet he did not sin;
and he gives us strength to control our desires,
and to walk in his way of love.
your Son our Saviour offered himself as a perfect sacrifice,
and died on the cross for our redemption.
Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin
and reconciled us to yourself, our God and Father.
In Passiontide and Holy WeekHe is our great high priest
For he is the true Passover Lamb
who was offered for us
and has taken away the sin of the world.
In Eastertide
For he is the true Passover Lamb
who was offered for us
and has taken away the sin of the world.
By his death he has destroyed death
and by his rising to life
he has restored to us eternal life.
whom you raised from death
and exalted to your right hand on high
where he ever lives to intercede for us.
In AscensiontideThrough him you have sent upon us
He has passed beyond our sight,
not to abandon us but to be our hope,
that where he is we might also be
and reign with him in glory.
your holy and life-giving Spirit
and made us a royal priesthood
called to serve you for ever.
On the Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday)Therefore with angels and archangels
By the same Spirit
we are led into all truth
and given power to proclaim with boldness the glorious gospel to all the world.
On Trinity Sunday
You have revealed to us your glory and love
in the glory and love of the Son and of the Holy Spirit;
three persons, one God,
ever to be worshipped and adored.
On All Saints and Saints' Days
You have called us into the fellowship of ( ... and) all your saints, and
set before us the example of their witness and of the fruit of your
pirit in their lives.
and with all the company of heaven
we proclaim your great and glorious name,
for ever praising you and saying:
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.]
Merciful Father, we thank you
for these gifts of your creation, this bread and this wine,
and we pray that we who eat and drink them
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
in obedience to our Saviour Christ
in remembrance of his death and passion
may be partakers of his body and his blood,
The priest takes the bread into his hands and says
who on the night he was betrayed took bread;
and when he had given you 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.
The priest takes the cup into his hands and says
After supper, he took the cup,
and again giving you thanks
he gave it to his disciples, saying,
Drink from 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.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Father, with this bread and this cup,
we do as our Saviour has commanded:
we celebrate the redemption he has won for us;
we proclaim his perfect sacrifice,
made once for all upon the cross,
his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension;
and we look for his coming
to fulfil all things according to your will.
Christ has died;
Christ is risen;
Christ will come again.
Renew us by your Holy Spirit,
unite us in the body of your Son,
and bring us with all your people
into the joy of your eternal kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
with whom and in whom,
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
we worship you, Father almighty,
in songs of never-ending praise:
Blessing and honor and glory and power
are yours for ever and ever. AMEN.
Please turn to page 185.
Thanksgiving 6
[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.
Indeed it is our joy to thank you, heavenly Father,
for you created all things:
the stars, the sun, the moon,
and this world;
mountain and desert,
prairie and woodland,
field and meadow,
river and lake,
and all that dwells in them.
You created humankind,
making us a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowning us with glory and honour.
You chose a nation to serve you,
making a covenant with them
and consecrating them to yourself.
When your people disobeyed you,
you did not forsake them.
You sent prophets to call them to return to you
and to bear witness to your righteousness and power.
In the fullness of time
you sent your only Son
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
He became flesh, dwelt among us,
and made you known.
He suffered death for us on the cross,
and atoned there for our sins
that we might become your children
by adoption and grace
and have everlasting life.
Therefore with angels and archangels
and with all the company of heaven
we proclaim your great and glorious name,
for ever praising you and saying:
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.]
We thank you for these gifts of bread and wine;
may we who receive them,
as our Saviour said,
share in his body and blood.
The priest takes the bread into his hands and says
On the night that he was betrayed, he 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.
The priest takes the cup into his hands and says
In the same way, after supper he took the cup;
and, when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, saying:
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.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
The memorial acclamation is used here or below.
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Father, with this bread and this cup
we celebrate and proclaim
his perfect sacrifice
made once for all upon the cross,
his resurrection from the dead,
and his ascension into heaven
to reign with you in glory.
We give thanks for all
that he has done for us.
The memorial acclamation may be used here.
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon all
who eat this bread and drink this cup.
Strengthen our faith,
unite us in the Body of Christ,
and bring us with all your people
into the glorious kingdom of your Son.
Through him, with him, in him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit
all glory and honour are yours, almighty Father,
for ever and ever. AMEN.
Please turn to page 185.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION
If the bread has not already been broken, the priest does so here. This may be done in silence or the following may be said.
We who are many are one body in Christ,
for we all share in one bread.
Those who distribute the bread and deliver the cup may say
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.
or
Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your heart by faith with thanksgiving.
Drink this in remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for you, and be thankful.
or
The priest may say
Draw near with faith, to feed on Christ in your hearts with thanksgiving.
Those who distribute the bread and deliver the cup may say
The body of Christ keep you in eternal life. AMEN.
The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life. AMEN
THE SENDING OUT OF GOD’S PEOPLE
If the Lord’s Prayer has not been said earlier, it is said here. One of the following or another thanksgiving (see pages 143 and156) is then said.
Almighty God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.
Through him we offer you our souls and bodies
to be a living sacrifice.
Send us out into the world
in the power of your Spirit,
to live and work
to your praise and glory.
AMEN.
or
Almighty God, eternal Father, we have sat at your feet,
learnt from your word, and eaten from your table.
We give you thanks and praise for accepting us into
your family.
Send us out with your blessing, to live and to witness for
you in the power of your Spirit.
Through Jesus Christ, the First Born from the dead.
AMEN.
or
The priest, or the priest and the people together, say
Father of all, we give you thanks and praise
that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love,
gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.
May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life;
we who drink his cup bring life to others;
we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.
Keep us in this hope that we have grasped;
so we and all your children shall be free,
and the whole earth live to praise your Name.
All say together
Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Send us out into the world,
in the power of your Spirit
to live and work
to your praise and glory.
AMEN.
A song or hymn may be sung, which may be the Gloria in excelsis if it has not already been used elsewhere in the service.
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.
One of the Collects on pages 145-147 or another suitable Collect may be said.
The priest may say this or another suitable 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.
A final song or hymn may be sung.
The deacon or another minister says
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
In the name of Christ. Amen.
or
In Eastertide:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!
In the name of Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!
or
Go in peace to share the good news.
In the name of Christ. AMEN.
or
In Eastertide
Go in peace to share the good news. Alleluia! Alleluia!
In the name of Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!
The ministers and people depart.
NOTES
1. Gloria in excelsis may be used wherever a hymn is permitted instead of where indicated in the service; it may be omitted during Advent and Lent and on weekdays.
2. These forms may be used immediately after the Prayer of Preparation in addition to or in place of Gloria in excelsis.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
or
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
or
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal, have mercy on us.
Other versions of Kyrie elesion (‘Lord, have mercy) and Trisagion (‘Holy God’) may be used.
Kyrie elesion (‘Lord, have mercy) and Trisagion (‘Holy God’)may be repeated according to local custom or the musical setting for it. The threefold repetition of these forms is traditional.
3. A pause for reflection may be observed at any of the following: before the Collect of the Day; after each Reading; before the Confession; and after all have received the holy communion.
4. The Readings from the Old Testament and the New Testament are introduced, ‘A reading from …, chapter …, beginning at verse ….’
5. If the consecrated bread and/or wine are insufficient for the communion, the priest is take more bread and/or wine and say
Holy God, we thank you
for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine,
and pray that we who eat and drink them,
believing our Savior’s word,
may share in his body and blood.
If the priest is consecrating more bread, the priest is to say
On the night that he was betrayed, he 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.
If the priest is consecrating more wine, the priest is to say
In the same way, after supper he took the cup;
and, when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, saying:
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.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Holy God, we thank you
for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine,
and pray that we who eat and drink them,
believing our Savior’s word,
may share in his body and blood.
If the priest is consecrating more bread, the priest is to say
On the night that he was betrayed, he 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.
If the priest is consecrating more wine, the priest is to say
In the same way, after supper he took the cup;
and, when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, saying:
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.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
6. A sermon is normally preached at this service.
7. Announcements may be given before the Prayers of the People or before the final Blessing.
7. Announcements may be given before the Prayers of the People or before the final Blessing.
8. The Thanksgiving, the Breaking of the Bread, and the Communion may be used without the other parts of the service in any special service which includes the praise of God, the confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness, the reading and preaching of the word of God, and intercession.
9. If there is no communion, the priest, a deacon, or a licensed catechist or reader may say all that is appointed, until the end of the Prayers of the People, together with one or more of the Collects and the Lord's Prayer, concluding with the Blessing or the Grace.
