The Holy Eucharist, October 4, 2020 - 10:00 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist

St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown, PEI

October 4, 2020 - 10:00 a.m.

 

The Blessing of the Animals

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.

We gather in the image of the Creator

who is a community of love.

We gather in the name of the Redeemer

who reconciles all of creation.

We gather in the presence of the Life Giver

who inspires new life and renews it.

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 262: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

 

The Collect of the Day

Let us pray.

Grant us, Almighty God, after the example of your holy servant Francis, to do what you would have us do, and always to desire what is pleasing in your sight, that cleansed by your love, enlightened by your truth, and kindled with the fire of your Holy Spirit, we may follow in the footsteps of your beloved Son and make our way to you, O God most High; 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:

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46

 

Sermon

 

An Affirmation of Faith (Colossians 3.10-16)

We affirm our faith in a compassionate God,

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 forgiven.

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

Let us ask the God of creation to send a blessing upon us. Upon the rich earth send a blessing, O Lord. Let the earth be fruitful and its resources be hallowed. We ask in faith:

            we ask you to hear us, good Lord.

Upon human labour send a blessing, O Lord. Prosper the work of our hands; may all find dignity and just reward in their work; free the exploited and oppressed. We ask in faith:

            we ask you to hear us, good Lord.

Upon the produce of the earth send a blessing, O Lord. Guide us into a sustainable future, and give us the will to share the fruits of the world. We ask in faith:

            we ask you to hear us, good Lord.

Upon the seas and waters send a blessing, O Lord. Teach us to cherish the water of the earth, and to conserve the seas, lakes and rivers. We ask in faith:

            we ask you to hear us, good Lord.

Upon aid agencies send a blessing, O Lord. Where the earth is parched and the well has run dry; where war brings want, and children go hungry; where the poor cry out for bread and for justice, give hands to care and heal, and compel us to be generous. We ask in faith:

            we ask you to hear us, good Lord.

For the sick and the suffering, remembering especially those we know who are ill at home or in the hospital:

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And others we may name out loud, or in our hearts…

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that they will find strength and healing in the ministry of others, God of love:

Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who have died, and we remember especially today:

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…that they may be welcomed to share in the joy of your presence forever. God of love:

Hear our prayer.

We ask you to hear us, good Lord, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Confession and Absolution

Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.

 

Let us pray.

As we remember who we are, what we are, and what we have done, as we turn away from the forgetfulness and self-centredness of the past, may God the loving Creator welcome us, forgive us, set us free from the past and strengthen us to live a new life, to cooperate in a new creation.

 

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 465: Gather Us In

 

The Celebration of the Eucharist

The Prayer over the Gifts

Let us pray,

God of truth, receive all we offer you this day. Make us worthy servants, strong to follow in the pattern of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer 2

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.

We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. He is your living Word, through whom you have created all things.

 

By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature. He lived and died as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

 

In fulfilment of your will he stretched out his hands in suffering, to bring release to those who place their hope in you; and so he won for you a holy people.

 

He chose to bear our griefs and sorrows, and to give up his life on the cross, that he might shatter the chains of evil and death, and banish the darkness of sin and despair. By his resurrection he brings us into the light of your presence.

 

Now with all creation we 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 and gracious God, accept our praise, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread and gave you thanks, saying, “Take, and eat: this is my body which is broken for you.” In the same way he took the cup, saying, “This is my blood which is shed for you. When you do this, you do it in memory of me.”

 

Remembering, therefore, his death and resurrection, we offer you this bread and this cup, giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

 

We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church. Gather into one all who share in these sacred mysteries, filling them with the Holy Spirit and confirming their faith in the truth, that together we may praise you and give you glory through your Servant, Jesus Christ.

 

All glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, 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.

 

Silence

 

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 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.

 

Communion

 

259: For the Fruit of All Creation

 

263: Praise to God, Immortal Praise

 

Prayer after Communion

Let us pray,

God of all goodness, who gave to your servant Francis a will to be the servant of all, grant us in our service of your gospel to hold back nothing of ourselves for ourselves, that Christ may receive the whole of our lives into the habitations of light and glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

A moment of silence for pets that have died.

 

Let us give thanks to God our Father for all gifts so freely bestowed upon us.... 

for the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea;

            We thank you, Lord.

For the richness of the mountains, plains and rivers;

            We thank you, Lord.

For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women;

            We thank you, Lord.

For all creatures that breathe, and move, and have life;

            We thank you, Lord.

For the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers and trees;

            We thank you, Lord.

For the trust shown us in giving into our care these, our pets;

            We thank you, Lord.

That each one here may be treasured with care;

            We pray to you, Lord.

That we may love and honour all your works, O God;

            We pray to you, Lord.

That we may continue to grow in our grateful enjoyment

of your abundant creation;

            To the honour and glory of your name,

            now and forever, we pray to you, Lord. Amen.

 

The Blessing of Each Pet (Individually)

… may you be blessed in the Name of the Father,

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

May you and your human enjoy life together

and find joy with the God who created you.

 

[PICTURES]

 

Prayers for pets and animals

Gracious and heavenly God, to you be all praise, and glory, and honour! We praise you and give thanks for blessing us with all sorts of creatures; for all the animals, birds and fish, which fill your world. We thank you for the wild and the tame, for the domestic and free and may they all enjoy healthy and appropriate habitats and be allowed to flourish. Let us protect wild places. May all you creatures, all that you’ve created, be treated with respect and honour. O God, your world is wonderful, and particularly this day we thank you for our pets and the companionship they bring us. This we pray in Christ’s name. Amen.

 

Blessing

God the Father, who created the world,

give you grace to be wise stewards of creation.

God the Son, who redeemed the world,

inspire you to go out as labourers into the harvest.

God the Holy Spirit, whose breath fills the whole creation,

help you to bear fruits of love, joy and peace.

And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

 

The Scattering

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

In the name of Christ. Amen.