The Holy Eucharist
June 28, 2026
St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetown PE
Hymn: 3 Morning Has Broken
(warm up song… before the service begins, led by
the choir, seated)
Hymn: 425 Joyful, Joyful (at 10 o’clock, the choir stands and we sing this opening
hymn)
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.
Hymn: 572 Let There Be Light
The Collect of the Day
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have taught us through your Son that love fulfils the law. May we love you with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength, and may we love our neighbour as ourselves; 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
First Reading: Micah 6:6-8
"With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?" He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God
2
Song of Peace (Isaiah
2.2–5)
In the days to come *
the mountain of the house of the Lord
shall tower as the highest of mountains *
and be raised above the hills.
There
shall all the nations flow; *
many peoples shall come and say,
“Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, *
to the house of the God of Jacob,
that he may teach us his ways *
that we may walk in his paths.”
For
the law shall go out from Zion, *
from Jerusalem the word of the Lord.
He shall judge between the nations *
and decide for many peoples.
They
shall beat their swords into ploughshares, *
their spears into pruning-knives;
nation shall not lift sword against nation; *
they shall never train for war again.
O
people of Jacob, come, *
let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Hymn: 500 Sister Let me be your Servant
The Gospel:
Matthew 5:1-12
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
Hymn: Children of the Light
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
Intersessions
Let us offer our prayers in the name of Christ, whose presence is like a cool drink of water to those who are thirsty, saying: hear our prayer.
For the Church: for all bishops, priests, and
deacons; for all people, that we may be open to the immense generosity of God’s
love and pass it on to others who are searching for healing and peace. God of
love,
hear our prayer.
For this parish: we pray that you will draw us into a deeper relationship with you and with one another, help us trust you in challenging times, be with us through this time of transition. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For John and Teresa: we thank you for the ministry he has shared amongst us and the support he has received from his family. We ask for your continued blessing on them as John enters retirement and for your presence with them in a time of transition. God of love,
For all our relations: free us from fear and lead us into reconciliation with the Indigenous people of this land and freedom from discrimination for all people. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For the gift of peace: we pray that in all places of conflict, that you will help open new pathways to ending violence among nations, within our nation, in our communities and in our homes, so that there will be safety, freedom and justice for everyone. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For places of inclusion and wholeness: we pray for Pride month, and for all people who suffer from institutional prejudice and direct bigotry; that everyone will be respected and included. As we approach Canada Day we pray for this country; for the welfare of all; and we pray for our friends in the USA celebrating Independence Day next weekend. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For health and wellbeing: we pray for the healing of minds and hearts, that the healing touch of Jesus will restore us and give us new hope. We are thankful for all healthcare providers who dedicate so much to keeping us safe and healthy. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For those who are in need prayers: we pray for those we know who are in the hospital or ill at home, remembering especially, …
-
and for others we may name out loud or in our prayers, …
-
… that they may know your compassion and love. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For those who have died in your peace, remembering especially, …
-
… that they may sing your praises without ceasing for all eternity. And we pray for those who mourn. God of love,
hear our prayer.
Generous and life-giving God, whose Son became poor for our sake, hear our prayers, and let all who draw near to you be healed and strengthened to serve you in the power of the Spirit that dwells among us, through Jesus Christ our Savior. 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
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: 513 Guide My Feet
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
God of wisdom, receive all we offer you this day. Enrich our lives with the gifts of your Spirit, that we may follow the way of our Lord Jesus Christ, and serve one another in freedom. We ask this in his name. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving - Eucharistic
Prayer 4
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
“I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
happy are they who trust in him!
The Communion
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
292 We Cannot Measure How You Heal
The Sending Forth of the Community
Hymn: 354 Come Thou Fount
Anthem: Wings of the
Dawn Linda A. Spencer
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
God of power, we are nourished by the riches of your grace. Raise us to new life in your Son Jesus Christ and fit us for his eternal kingdom, that all the world may call him Lord. We ask this in his name. Amen.
John hands a bible to a
representative, saying,
I have done my best to hold before you the story of God’s love and mercy, as it is expressed in the Gospel of our Saviour Christ. I have preached the word of God and taught the faith. I invite you to continue proclaiming the Gospel of love, hope and life.
Amen. We have good news to share.
John hands a vessel of water to
a representative, saying,
In the water of baptism, we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. I have had the honour of one who baptizes people into the community of Christ. I invite you to rejoice in our baptismal fellowship, and in nurturing the community of faith.
Amen. May we all grow into the full stature of Christ.
John hands the church key to a
representative, saying,
I have encouraged you to be an open, welcoming community. This key allows the doors of this place to be open to everyone. I invite this community to continue to welcome all who would come into the fellowship of the people of God.
Amen. May we greet Christ in all who come.
John hands a prayer book to a
representative, saying,
I have been blessed with the ministry of leading worship, so that, in word and sacrament, we may be renewed in our life together in our Lord Jesus Christ. I invite you all to be regular and constant in prayer to our God.
Amen. In quietness and confidence will be our strength.
John hands the chalice and paten
to a representative, saying,
It had been my honour to preside at the eucharist and to share with you and with the whole church in the breaking of the bread as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. I invite you all to continue making eucharist together, in company with the church in every age.
Amen. May we know the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
Blessing (Advent)
and untiring in love all the days of your life;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
The Lord Requires Tune:
628 O Love, How Deep
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
June 28, 2026
St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetown PE
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.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have taught us through your Son that love fulfils the law. May we love you with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength, and may we love our neighbour as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading: Micah 6:6-8
"With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?" He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God
In the days to come *
the mountain of the house of the Lord
shall tower as the highest of mountains *
and be raised above the hills.
many peoples shall come and say,
“Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, *
to the house of the God of Jacob,
that he may teach us his ways *
that we may walk in his paths.”
from Jerusalem the word of the Lord.
He shall judge between the nations *
and decide for many peoples.
their spears into pruning-knives;
nation shall not lift sword against nation; *
they shall never train for war again.
let us walk in the light of the Lord.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
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.
Intersessions
Let us offer our prayers in the name of Christ, whose presence is like a cool drink of water to those who are thirsty, saying: hear our prayer.
hear our prayer.
For this parish: we pray that you will draw us into a deeper relationship with you and with one another, help us trust you in challenging times, be with us through this time of transition. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For John and Teresa: we thank you for the ministry he has shared amongst us and the support he has received from his family. We ask for your continued blessing on them as John enters retirement and for your presence with them in a time of transition. God of love,
For all our relations: free us from fear and lead us into reconciliation with the Indigenous people of this land and freedom from discrimination for all people. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For the gift of peace: we pray that in all places of conflict, that you will help open new pathways to ending violence among nations, within our nation, in our communities and in our homes, so that there will be safety, freedom and justice for everyone. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For places of inclusion and wholeness: we pray for Pride month, and for all people who suffer from institutional prejudice and direct bigotry; that everyone will be respected and included. As we approach Canada Day we pray for this country; for the welfare of all; and we pray for our friends in the USA celebrating Independence Day next weekend. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For health and wellbeing: we pray for the healing of minds and hearts, that the healing touch of Jesus will restore us and give us new hope. We are thankful for all healthcare providers who dedicate so much to keeping us safe and healthy. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For those who are in need prayers: we pray for those we know who are in the hospital or ill at home, remembering especially, …
-
and for others we may name out loud or in our prayers, …
-
… that they may know your compassion and love. God of love,
hear our prayer.
For those who have died in your peace, remembering especially, …
-
… that they may sing your praises without ceasing for all eternity. And we pray for those who mourn. God of love,
hear our prayer.
Generous and life-giving God, whose Son became poor for our sake, hear our prayers, and let all who draw near to you be healed and strengthened to serve you in the power of the Spirit that dwells among us, 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.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Hymn: 513 Guide My Feet
Let us pray,
God of wisdom, receive all we offer you this day. Enrich our lives with the gifts of your Spirit, that we may follow the way of our Lord Jesus Christ, and serve one another in freedom. We ask this in his name. 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.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
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. 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.
“I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
happy are they who trust in him!
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.
292 We Cannot Measure How You Heal
Hymn: 354 Come Thou Fount
Let us pray,
God of power, we are nourished by the riches of your grace. Raise us to new life in your Son Jesus Christ and fit us for his eternal kingdom, that all the world may call him Lord. We ask this in his name. Amen.
I have done my best to hold before you the story of God’s love and mercy, as it is expressed in the Gospel of our Saviour Christ. I have preached the word of God and taught the faith. I invite you to continue proclaiming the Gospel of love, hope and life.
Amen. We have good news to share.
In the water of baptism, we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. I have had the honour of one who baptizes people into the community of Christ. I invite you to rejoice in our baptismal fellowship, and in nurturing the community of faith.
Amen. May we all grow into the full stature of Christ.
I have encouraged you to be an open, welcoming community. This key allows the doors of this place to be open to everyone. I invite this community to continue to welcome all who would come into the fellowship of the people of God.
Amen. May we greet Christ in all who come.
I have been blessed with the ministry of leading worship, so that, in word and sacrament, we may be renewed in our life together in our Lord Jesus Christ. I invite you all to be regular and constant in prayer to our God.
Amen. In quietness and confidence will be our strength.
It had been my honour to preside at the eucharist and to share with you and with the whole church in the breaking of the bread as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. I invite you all to continue making eucharist together, in company with the church in every age.
Amen. May we know the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
and untiring in love all the days of your life;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
