The Holy Eucharist – Season of Creation
16th Sunday after Pentecost
September 28, 2025 @ 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.
Prayer for Orange Shirt Day
Creator God,
of peace, justice, and concord;
open our ears, our eyes, our lungs, and our hearts,
give us the spirit of condolence.
Instill in us the Good Mind.
Let us seek your justice in a broken world,
let us search for understanding in your Creation.
Help us to be reconciled to you and to each other.
In the self-giving ethic of the Cross,
let us be emptied of hatred and apathy,
greed and selfishness.
Fill us with the wideness and wildness of your Spirit,
in the name of your First Son, Jesus Christ,
we ask all this. Amen.
394 Eternal,
Unchanging
The Collect of the Day
Let us pray.
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered by your Holy Spirit into one, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your name; 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: Timothy 6:6-19
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the right time - he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honour and eternal dominion. Amen. As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, abides under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall say to the Lord, "You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God in whom I put my trust."
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence. He shall cover you with his pinions, and you shall find refuge under his wings; his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day.
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my Name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honour. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
649 Breathe on
Me, Breath of God
The Gospel:
Luke 16:19-31
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.' But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.' He said, 'Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father's house - for I have five brothers - that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.' Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.' He said, 'No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
An Affirmation of Faith
(Colossians 3.10-16)
We clothe ourselves with the new self, according to the image of God our creator. We clothe ourselves without distinction of race, Creed or colour, we are one humanity; but Christ is all and in all! We clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
We clothe
ourselves with forgiveness; just as the Lord has forgiven us, so we also
will forgive. We clothe ourselves with love, which binds everything together in
perfect harmony. We clothe ourselves with the peace of Christ in our hearts. We
clothe ourselves with gratitude for all wisdom and praise. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
O God, great Spirit and Creator, we praise you for your gifts that surround us – For the gift of the land that gives us food, shelter and water; For the gift of the sun that gives warmth and light to all that grows; For the gifts of the moon and stars which you have arranged for your glory; For the gifts of language and culture, through which your peoples praise you, and share the most deeply held values you have engraved on their hearts.
Come upon
us, O Divine Healer and open our eyes – To the injustices brought against
Indigenous Peoples, their language and culture in Canada’s Residential Schools.
God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us repentant hearts – That ache with sorrow for the violence against First Nations families and their children. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us determined hearts – That refuse to stand by when the dignity of Indigenous people is trampled. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us healing hearts – That beat with the drum of Jesus’ Gospel, to defend and honour our Indigenous neighbour, their language and way of life. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us flaming hearts – That burn with love for you, who comes to us… in every human face … in every language and culture … in every gift of creation. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Make us stewards – of one another’s dignity, of one another’s safety, of one another’s lands, of one another’s right to a cultural identity: … as unique peoples, … as gifts to the human family, … as your beloved children. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Pour out your healing love on all who suffered in Canada’s Residential Schools; - on bodies, minds and spirits wounded through abuse, - on hearts wounded through separation and disdain, - on families wounded through trauma and anguish that still torment over the course of generations. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Help us achieve peace in this world – we pray for our fellow human beings and for all fellow creatures affected by war, conflict, genocide, and ecocide, - we pray for the people of Ukraine, for the millions of Palestinians displaced by the atrocities of war, for refugees, immigrants and those who live in fear. We pray for an end to political violence and bigotry. God of love,
hear our prayer.
Divine Healer – we name before you all whom you have given us to pray for, especially those we know who are ill at home or in the hospital:
-
… and those we may name out loud, or in our love:
-
… knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can ask or imagine. God of peace:
Hear our prayer.
O great Comforter – we commend to you all who have died in your love, especially:
… 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 offer you our desire to walk with our First Nations brothers and sisters; to journey with them on the path of truth, healing and reconciliation, as we share this earthly pilgrimage to our heavenly homeland, where every tear will be wiped away and every sorrow will be turned to joy. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us one heart and one mind to walk forward together along this path in the love and strength of your Spirit, in truth, reconciliation and peace. We make this prayer in the power of your Most Holy Name. Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Let us confess our sins against God and all Creation.
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
Peace with yourself.
Peace with Creation.
Peace with one another.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
Announcements
SNC 28 As I
Went Down to the River to Pray
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Eternal God, in Jesus Christ we behold your glory. Receive the offering of your people gathered before you, and open our hearts and mouths to praise your great salvation, the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic
Prayer 5
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,
for the gift of a world full of wonder, and for our life which comes from you.
By your power you sustain the universe.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
You created us to love you with all our heart,
and to love each other as ourselves, but we rebel against you by the evil that
we do. In Jesus, your Son, you bring healing to our world and gather us into
one great family.
Therefore, with all who serve you on earth and
in heaven, we praise your wonderful name, as we sing (say),
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.
We give you thanks and praise, loving Father,
because in sending Jesus, your Son, to us you showed us how much you love us.
He cares for the poor and the hungry. He suffers with the sick and the
rejected. Betrayed and forsaken, he did not strike back but overcame hatred
with love. On the cross he defeated the power of sin and death. By raising him
from the dead you show us the power of your love to bring new life to all your
people.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
On the night before he gave up his life for
us, Jesus, at supper with his friends, took bread, gave thanks to you, broke
it, and gave it to them, saying, “Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my
body which is given for you.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, said
the blessing, gave it to his friends, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this
is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which is
shed for you and for many, so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of
me.”
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Gracious God, with this bread and wine we
celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, and we offer ourselves to you in
him. Send your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts, that we may know the
presence of Jesus in the breaking of bread, and share in the life of the family
of your children.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Father, you call us to be your servants; fill
us with the courage and love of Jesus, that all the world may gather in joy at
the table of your kingdom.
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.
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 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
PB 127 Such
Love (verses 1,2 related).
The Sending Forth of the Community
PB 127 Such Love (verses 2)
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
Father in heaven, strengthen the unity of your Church, so that we who have been fed with holy things may fulfil your will in the world. 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
Holy God,
you reach out in love through Jesus Christ to save us
so that we may live as your faithful people.
Free us from our greed so that we may, release others
from the prisons of poverty, hunger, and oppression.
And may the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
503 Fight the
Good Fight With All Thy Might
Dismissal
Let us go forth into all Creation,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
16th Sunday after Pentecost
September 28, 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.
Creator God,
of peace, justice, and concord;
open our ears, our eyes, our lungs, and our hearts,
give us the spirit of condolence.
Instill in us the Good Mind.
Let us seek your justice in a broken world,
let us search for understanding in your Creation.
Help us to be reconciled to you and to each other.
In the self-giving ethic of the Cross,
let us be emptied of hatred and apathy,
greed and selfishness.
Fill us with the wideness and wildness of your Spirit,
in the name of your First Son, Jesus Christ,
we ask all this. Amen.
Let us pray.
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered by your Holy Spirit into one, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Reading: Timothy 6:6-19
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the right time - he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honour and eternal dominion. Amen. As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, abides under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall say to the Lord, "You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God in whom I put my trust."
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence. He shall cover you with his pinions, and you shall find refuge under his wings; his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day.
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my Name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honour. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
I will protect you, and bring you to honour.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.' But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.' He said, 'Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father's house - for I have five brothers - that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.' Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.' He said, 'No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
We clothe ourselves with the new self, according to the image of God our creator. We clothe ourselves without distinction of race, Creed or colour, we are one humanity; but Christ is all and in all! We clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
O God, great Spirit and Creator, we praise you for your gifts that surround us – For the gift of the land that gives us food, shelter and water; For the gift of the sun that gives warmth and light to all that grows; For the gifts of the moon and stars which you have arranged for your glory; For the gifts of language and culture, through which your peoples praise you, and share the most deeply held values you have engraved on their hearts.
Hear our prayer.
Give us repentant hearts – That ache with sorrow for the violence against First Nations families and their children. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us determined hearts – That refuse to stand by when the dignity of Indigenous people is trampled. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us healing hearts – That beat with the drum of Jesus’ Gospel, to defend and honour our Indigenous neighbour, their language and way of life. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us flaming hearts – That burn with love for you, who comes to us… in every human face … in every language and culture … in every gift of creation. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Make us stewards – of one another’s dignity, of one another’s safety, of one another’s lands, of one another’s right to a cultural identity: … as unique peoples, … as gifts to the human family, … as your beloved children. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Pour out your healing love on all who suffered in Canada’s Residential Schools; - on bodies, minds and spirits wounded through abuse, - on hearts wounded through separation and disdain, - on families wounded through trauma and anguish that still torment over the course of generations. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Help us achieve peace in this world – we pray for our fellow human beings and for all fellow creatures affected by war, conflict, genocide, and ecocide, - we pray for the people of Ukraine, for the millions of Palestinians displaced by the atrocities of war, for refugees, immigrants and those who live in fear. We pray for an end to political violence and bigotry. God of love,
hear our prayer.
Divine Healer – we name before you all whom you have given us to pray for, especially those we know who are ill at home or in the hospital:
-
… and those we may name out loud, or in our love:
-
… knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can ask or imagine. God of peace:
Hear our prayer.
O great Comforter – we commend to you all who have died in your love, especially:
… 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 offer you our desire to walk with our First Nations brothers and sisters; to journey with them on the path of truth, healing and reconciliation, as we share this earthly pilgrimage to our heavenly homeland, where every tear will be wiped away and every sorrow will be turned to joy. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
Give us one heart and one mind to walk forward together along this path in the love and strength of your Spirit, in truth, reconciliation and peace. We make this prayer in the power of your Most Holy Name. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and all Creation.
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.
Peace with yourself.
Peace with Creation.
Peace with one another.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Eternal God, in Jesus Christ we behold your glory. Receive the offering of your people gathered before you, and open our hearts and mouths to praise your great salvation, the same 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.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
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.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen.
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.
PB 127 Such Love (verses 2)
Let us pray,
Father in heaven, strengthen the unity of your Church, so that we who have been fed with holy things may fulfil your will in the world. We ask this 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.
Holy God,
you reach out in love through Jesus Christ to save us
so that we may live as your faithful people.
Free us from our greed so that we may, release others
from the prisons of poverty, hunger, and oppression.
And may the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Let us go forth into all Creation,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
