Holy Eucharist
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown, PEI
January 10, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Christmas 2
The Gathering of the
Community
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
And also with you.
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.
Hymn 118: O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1-4 & 5a)
The Collect of the
Day
Let us pray,
God of power and life, the glory of all who believe in you, fill the world with your splendour and show the nations the light of your truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Proclamation of
the Word: The Gospel: John 1:1-18
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'") From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
Prayers
of the People
In this New Year let us bless God for the gift of salvation and offer prayers for the church and for the world, saying: Glory and praise to you, O living God.
For the Church: especially Linda, our Primate,
and Sandra, our bishop, that through us God's light may shine forth on all who
live in darkness, confusion, and fear.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
For this parish of St. Paul’s, that we may
welcome all those whom God leads to us and be blessed through the diverse gifts
and talents which they bring.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
For all who live and work in places of
danger, that the Prince of Peace may lead all who are the children of the one
God to seek peace and justice.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
For all who we miss and who were away from
home, that like the Shepherds and the Magi, God will guide their footsteps, and
bring them in safety, to the place where they would be.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
For all who suffer from the Covid-19 and
those who care for them, and for those who live in the shadows of fear,
violence, and poverty, that, in Christ, they may find healing, hope, and peace.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
We pray for the sick,
the suffering, and those in distress of any kind especially…;
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… and others we may name out loud, or in our hearts…
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that you would heal all injuries, comfort all grief, and settle all wrongs.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
For those who have died in this past year, that
they may rejoice in the light of God’s incarnate Word.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Lifting our voices with all creation, with
Mary, the God-bearer, blessed Joseph, and all the saints and angels, let us
offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ.
To you, O Lord our God.
O God of everlasting glory, accept the
prayers we offer you in this joyful season, and grant that as we celebrate this
mystery of your love, we may also delight in the joy that will be ours as
children and heirs of your kingdom. Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.
Silence is kept.
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 neighbours 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 upon
you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Announcements
Hymn 135: Shepherds In the Field Abiding
The Celebration of
the Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Source of love and life, receive all we offer you this day, and through the coming of your Son, help us to see in others him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The
Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer 2
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, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ,
our Saviour and Redeemer. He is your living Word, through whom you have created
all things.
By
the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our
human nature. He lived and died as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and
Father of all.
In
fulfilment of your will he stretched out his hands in suffering, to bring
release to those who place their hope in you; and so he won for you a holy
people.
He
chose to bear our griefs and sorrows, and to give up his life on the cross, that
he might shatter the chains of evil and death, and banish the darkness of sin
and despair. By his resurrection he brings us into the light of your presence.
Now
with all creation we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name.
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 God, accept our praise, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ;
who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread and gave
you thanks, saying, “Take, and eat: this is my body which is broken for you.” In
the same way he took the cup, saying, “This is my blood which is shed for you. When
you do this, you do it in memory of me.”
Remembering,
therefore, his death and resurrection, we offer you this bread and this cup, giving
thanks that you have made us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.
We
ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church. Gather
into one all who share in these sacred mysteries, filling them with the Holy
Spirit and confirming their faith in the truth, that together we may praise you
and give you glory through your Servant, Jesus Christ.
All
glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy
Church, now and for ever. Amen.
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 the bread of life,
and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us,
light in the midst of us,
bring us to light and life.
The gifts of God for the People
of God.
Thanks be to God.
Lamb of God
Hymn during… 132: Of Eternal Love
Begotten
(verses 1, 3-5)
Prayer After Communion
Let us pray
Light eternal, you have nourished us in the mystery of the body and blood of your Son. By your grace keep us ever faithful to your word, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.
Blessing
May the God of infinite goodness
scatter the darkness of sin
and brighten your hearts with holiness;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Hymn: We Three Kings
The Scattering
Go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the birth of our Savior.
Thanks be to God.
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown, PEI
January 10, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Christmas 2
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
And also with you.
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.
Let us pray,
God of power and life, the glory of all who believe in you, fill the world with your splendour and show the nations the light of your truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'") From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
In this New Year let us bless God for the gift of salvation and offer prayers for the church and for the world, saying: Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
-
… and others we may name out loud, or in our hearts…
-
that you would heal all injuries, comfort all grief, and settle all wrongs.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
To you, O Lord our God.
Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.
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 neighbours 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.
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Source of love and life, receive all we offer you this day, and through the coming of your Son, help us to see in others him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
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.
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.
We break the bread of life,
and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us,
light in the midst of us,
bring us to light and life.
Thanks be to God.
Let us pray
Light eternal, you have nourished us in the mystery of the body and blood of your Son. By your grace keep us ever faithful to your word, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
May the God of infinite goodness
scatter the darkness of sin
and brighten your hearts with holiness;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the birth of our Savior.
Thanks be to God.
