Holy Eucharist
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown, PEI
February 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
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,
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.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Today, at the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Week we pray that we will learn to connect in ways that are caring, patient and kind, as we pray saying, hear our prayer.
May we reach out to each other – past the challenges of distance and masks and videoconferencing technology – to touch each other's hearts and to check in on one other, especially those who are lonely or suffering or at risk of violence. May peace begin at home and radiate through our relationships to our communities and the wider world. God of love,
May each of us and all our neighbours, friends, family, and familiar strangers, know that we are all worthy of love and care. May we understand deeply that no one deserves to live in fear or violence. May we work to dismantle the systems of power, control, and oppression that teach that some are worth less because of gender, race, age, or ability. May all people live with dignity, with equity. God of love,
We pray for victims and survivors of family violence, for healing within themselves and restoration with their communities. We strive for justice. We act for peace. We invest in systems that believe and build and strengthen. May we listen without judgement and support all who have experienced harm from abuse and violence – not only to survive but to thrive. God of love,
We pray for the helping professionals, working with victims and survivors; for first responders and shelter workers and counsellors; for doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers; for workers in the justice system; and for faith leaders and others, that they will be nurtured in their communities and that they will be kept well and safe. We pray that they will feel our gratitude for their essential work as witnesses and people who care, helping to heal our broken world with their work and attention. God of love,
May those who use or have used violence in their relationships and inflected harm turn their hearts and change. May they recognize the harm they have caused and desire to be accountable, repair harm where it is possible, and prevent future harm to others. May they find the strength to be gentle, letting go of power and control. God of love,
We ask for awareness among ourselves – as neighbours, friends, families, and co-workers – to notice signs of family violence; for the courage to check in and to take action to help. We are committed to learning the signs and risk factors for family violence and to support those who educate and raise awareness of how we can safely and effectively intervene and offer help. God of love,
We also pray this day for all who are ill, that you will raise up the sick and return them to wholeness, free the human family from the coronavirus and speed the distribution of the vaccines. We pray for those we know who are ill at home or in the hospital, especially:
And for others we may name out loud or in our hearts…
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Blessed are you, God of light eternal. Hear our prayers for all people and let your glory shine on us this day, that our lives may proclaim your goodness and our works give you honor, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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.
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.
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.
“I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
“Whoever comes to me will never be hungry;
whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
happy are they who trust in him!
Thanks be to God.
Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world
grant us your peace.
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, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name. 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.
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.
Go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
