The Holy Eucharist
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 22, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.
St. Paul’s Parish
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.
O God our defender, storms rage about us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us all from unbelief; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever. Amen.
Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to the promise.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me" for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" He said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss. Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the swineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in the country. Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Those who had seen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had been healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them; for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us declare our faith in God.
We believe in God the Father,
from whom every family
in heaven and on earth is named.
who lives in our hearts through faith,
and fills us with his love.
who strengthens us
with power from on high.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Gracious God of peace, use us to help bring about your realm of compassion, of mercy, justice, love and peace. We pray saying, Hear our prayer.
Hear our prayer.
You have called us to let the compassionate love of Jesus Christ be seen in the life of the Church. You have called us into the family of those who are the children of God. Send us into the world, by your grace, that our love for our neighbours may give them strength. We pray for our General Synod which starts meeting tomorrow. God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
You have called us to be a temple where the Holy Spirit can dwell. Forgive us and bless us so that our lives will reflect your holiness. Send us into the world, to bring help to the poor and freedom to the oppressed. Comfort all whose lives are disrupted by wildfires, volcanos and other disasters. God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
You have called us to reflect your light to the world, so that those in darkness may come to you. May our lives shine as a witness to the saving grace you have given for all people of the Earth. As we celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day recommit us to Truth and Reconciliation for the time is here for love and justice to reign. God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
You have called us to pray for the sick, so we remember before you those we know who are ill at home or in the hospital, especially…
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And others we may name out loud or in our hearts…
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God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
You have called us to support one another in our grief, so we remember those who have died in the peace of Christ and whose faith is known to you alone, (especially…
… and comfort those who mourn, God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
You have called us to be members of your body, so that when one suffers, all suffer together, when one rejoices, all rejoice together. We ask for your comfort and healing power to bring hope to those in distress. Bring peace in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, Pakistan, India…. God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
You have called us into partnership with you, and we ask that you prepare us to show compassion. Send us to tell the world the good news of your healing and life-giving love. Prepare us to offer a genuine welcome and hospitality to all who worship here. God of peace…
Hear our prayer.
Lord, open our eyes that we may see you in our fellow human beings. Lord, open our ears that we may hear the cries of the hungry, the cold, the frightened, the oppressed. Lord, open our hearts that we may love each other as you love us. Renew in us your Spirit. Lord, free us and make us one. In Christs’ name we pray. 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.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Eternal God, you have made our Saviour Jesus Christ the head of all creation. Receive all we offer you this day and renew us in his risen life, in the name of Jesus Christ the 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.
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 gifts of God for the People of God.
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.
509 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
509 Precious Lord, Take My Hand (verse 3)
Let us pray,
Almighty God, guide and protect your people who share in this sacred mystery, and keep us always in your love; through 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 Almighty be with you in your head
and in all that is revealed,
… be in your eyes
that you may glimpse God's long vision
… be in your speaking
that you may offer words of truth
… be in your heart
that God's peace may fill you
… be with you on your journey
and bless you within creation.
May God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you always. Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
