The Holy Eucharist Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Parish

 
The Holy Eucharist
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
October 27, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
St. Paul’s Parish
 
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.
 
Opening: 457 Alleluia! Glory to God
 
The Collect of the Day
Let us pray.
Lord God our redeemer, who heard the cry of your people and sent your servant Moses to lead them out of slavery, free us from the tyranny of sin and death, and by the leading of your Spirit bring us to our promised land; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
The Proclamation of the Word
Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
A Reading From The Letter To The Hebrews
Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
Thanks be to God.
 
Psalm 34:1-8
Refrain: Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are they who trust in him.
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall ever be in my mouth. I will glory in the Lord; let the humble hear and rejoice. R Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me out of all my terror. R Look upon him and be radiant, and let not your faces be ashamed. I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me and saved me from all my troubles. R The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, and he will deliver them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are they who trust in him! R
 
Gradual: 620 How Sweet the Name
 
The Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
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.
They came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; get up, he is calling you." So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "My teacher, let me see again." Jesus said to him, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Sermon:
 
The Prayers of the People
In peace, let us join in prayer with God’s faithful people throughout the world, saying “hear our prayer.”
 
We pray for the unity of your church, that our life may reflect the love you have shown us, the peace you call us to and that we will be transformed by your love and mercy. And we pray for Anne, our Primate, Sandra our bishop, that we may be faithful to our Baptismal calling to walk in the way of love and service. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for this congregation. Help us discern how you are calling us to contribute our gifts of time talent and treasure to your mission so that we may serve you fruitfully and faithfully. Spark generosity that we may do all things in gratitude. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for all those who have lost life, livelihood, homes and hope in the aftermath of hurricanes and other disasters, and that those who have come to their aid will be protected. We pray that those who are in any need may never be forgotten. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for the people of the Holy Land, Jews, Muslims and Christians, that you will be with them in these days of suffering and uncertainty and guide them and their leaders in the way of reconciliation, justice, hope and peace. We ask your blessing on our homes, our friends and family, and on those who live alone. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray this day for those who are struggling with health issues; for those who have inadequate or no healthcare; for those who have lost loved ones recently; for those who struggle with addiction. We pray for those we know who are ill at home or in the hospital, especially:
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… and those we may name out loud, or in our hearts:
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… knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can ask or imagine. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We commend to you all who have died in your peace, especially:
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… that our trust in you may deepen as you keep them safe in your care, and we pray for all who mourn. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for our friends and relatives in the U.S. as they vote in the general election; for who haven’t decided who to vote for; and for those who see no hope in the political process. Help them set aside the nastiness of the campaign, the harsh words and angry rhetoric, and see space for truth and fairness. And help us set aside those things, too. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for this parish family, that we may each be faithful to our promises and commitments to spouses, children, parents, communities and friends. We pray for the possibility of sight and understanding, that the scales of ignorance and selfishness may fall from us so that we too will grow in love, forgiveness and mercy. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
 
God of truth, receive the prayers we offer you this day and give us grace to be faithful to our families, our communities, and the glorious creation you have made, through him who is not ashamed to call us siblings, our Savior Jesus Christ. 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 at the Offertory: P47 Great Is the Lord
 
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
God of constant love, you have guided your people in all times and ages. May we who offer you our praise today always be ready to follow where you lead; we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer 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.
 
It is indeed right that we should praise you, gracious God, for you created all things. You formed us in your own image: as your children you created us. When we turned away from you in sin, you did not cease to care for us, but opened a path of salvation for all people. You made a covenant with Israel, and through your servants Abraham and Sarah gave the promise of a blessing to all nations. Through Moses you led your people from bondage into freedom; through the prophets you renewed your promise of salvation.
 
Therefore, with them, and with all your saints who have served you in every age, we give thanks and 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 God, source of life and goodness, all creation rightly gives you praise. In the fullness of time, you sent your Son Jesus Christ, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He healed the sick and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners; he opened the eyes of the blind and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and to those in need. In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
 
On the night he freely gave himself to death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
 
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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.”
 
Gracious God, his perfect sacrifice destroys the power of sin and death; by raising him to life you give us life for evermore.
 
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith.
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
 
Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
 
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty Father, 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
Creator of all,
you gave us golden fields of wheat,
whose many grains we have gathered
and made into this one bread.
So may your Church be gathered
from the ends of the earth
into your kingdom.
The gifts of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God.
 
Lamb of 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.
 
Hymns-during-communion
60 I Come With Joy
P233 Surely the Presence
 
The Sending Forth of the Community
P233 Surely the Presence
 
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
God our guide, you have fed us with bread from heaven as you fed the people of Israel. May we who have been inwardly nourished be ready to follow you all our days; we ask this 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.
 
The Blessing
Take heart; get up,
the God of creation is calling you.
And may the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
 
Closing: 430 Will You Come and Follow Me        
 
Dismissal
Go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
Thanks be to God.