November 14, 24th Sunday after Pentecost – 10:00 am The Holy Eucharist

 
St. Paul’s Parish
Charlottetown, PEI
November 14, 24^th Sunday after Pentecost – 10:00 am
The Holy Eucharist
 
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.
 
The Collect for 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.
 
Hymn 589: Come, O God of All the Earth
 
The Collect of the Day
Let us pray.
Almighty God,
you sent your Son Jesus Christ
to be the light of the world.
Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us,
and bring us to eternal light and joy;
through the power of him
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
The Proclamation of the Word: Mark 13:1-8
The Lord be with you.
        And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
        Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!" Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down."  When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?"  Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray.  Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs."
The Gospel of Christ.
        Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Sermon
 
The Prayers of the People
As we wait for the day of the Lord, let us offer prayers to God through Jesus, who is our refuge and our hope, saying: Hear our prayer.
 
For the Church: especially for Linda, our Primate, and Sandra, our bishop, that through our deeds of compassion and our faithful witness, we may be a light in times of confusion and turmoil. God of love.
        Hear our prayer.
 
For this Parish of St. Paul’s, that we may see and respond to your presence and call each day, that we may be a people of love and justice, working to end poverty in here and around the world. God of love.
        Hear our prayer.
 
For all those who live daily amidst violence, that they may be strong in the face of oppression, and that together we will work diligently to bring about peace and safety for women and children. God of love.
        Hear our prayer.
 
For the gift of hope, that no matter what challenges we face, we may remain confident that with you all things are possible, that we will continue our work to bring about a real chance for truth and reconciliation with First Nations people. God of love.
        Hear our prayer.
 
For all those in any anguish of body, mind, and spirit, remembering especially,
- 
… that they may find hope in Christ’s words and help from Christ’s followers. God of love.
        Hear our prayer.
 
For those who have died, remembering especially,
- Dan Clark (Heather Murray’s son)
- Lloyd Essery
… we pray that all who have died may awaken to everlasting life. God of love.
        Hear our prayer.
 
God of all times and places, hear the prayers we offer this day, and grant us grace to hold fast to the confession of our hope, without wavering, in the assurance of your faithfulness, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
Confession and Absolution
Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.
 
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 502: You Are Salt
 
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Holy God,
in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant.
Help us, through our offering this day,
to renounce all things that draw us from your love.
This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer 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 right to give you thanks and praise, O Lord, our God, sustainer of the universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
        Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home; by your will they were created and have their being.
        Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill; you made us the stewards of creation.
        Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
But we turn against you, and betray your trust; and we turn against one another. Again and again you call us to return. Through the prophets and sages you reveal your righteous law. In the fullness of time you sent your Son, born of a woman, to be our Saviour. He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. By his death he opened to us the way of freedom and peace.
        Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
Therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
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.
 
Blessed are you, Lord our God, for sending us Jesus, the Christ, who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, gave it to his friends, and said, “Take this, and eat it: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
 
In the same way, after supper, he took the cup of wine; he gave you thanks, and said, “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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
        Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
Gracious God, we recall the death of your Son Jesus Christ, we proclaim his resurrection and ascension, and we look with expectation for his coming as Lord of all the nations. We who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring you these gifts. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this offering of your Church, that we who eat and drink at this holy table may share the divine life of Christ our Lord.
        Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
Pour out your Spirit upon the whole earth and make it your new creation. Gather your Church together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, where peace and justice are revealed, that we, with all your people, of every language, race, and nation, may share the banquet you have promised;
 
through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, all honour and glory are yours, creator of all.
        Glory to you for ever and 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.
 
Silence
 
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.
 
The Communion
The gifts of God for the People of God.
        Thanks be to God.
 
Hymn-during Communion
656: She Comes Sailing on the Wind
 
571: Shalon Chaverim (English)
 
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
Gracious God,
in this sacrament
we have shared the body and blood of Christ.
May we who have been nourished by holy things
bear witness to his light,
and share in his eternal priesthood;
for he is Lord for ever and ever. 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
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.
 
Hymn 586: Rise Up, O Saints of God
 
The Scattering
Go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
        Thanks be to God.