The Holy Eucharist
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 17, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.
St. Paul’s Parish
Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in G Major J.S.
Bach; O For the Wings of a Dove Felix Mendelssohn
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.
320 Ye Watchers
and Ye Holy Ones
The Collect of the Day
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent into our hearts the Spirit of your Son. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children of God; 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 11:29-12:2
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets - who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented - of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18
Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength and come to help us.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
You have brought a vine out of Egypt; you cast out the nations and planted it. You prepared the ground for it; it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered by its shadow and the towering cedar trees by its boughs.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea and its branches to the River. Why have you broken down its wall, so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes? The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it, and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven; behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted. They burn it with fire like rubbish; at the rebuke of your countenance let them perish.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, the son of man you have made so strong for yourself. And so will we never turn away from you; give us life, that we may call upon your Name. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
178 Restore in Us, O God
The Gospel:
Luke 12:49-56
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in law." He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, 'It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, 'There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
PB 118 Holy Ground
The Prayers of the People:
Let us join in prayer with God’s faithful people throughout the world, saying “hear our prayer.”
We pray for the unity of the church, that even
amid disharmony and division our life may reflect the love you have shown us.
God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We ask your grace for bishops, priest, deacons and all the faithful (for all who minister in word and action), that we may bear faithful witness to your good news, yielding a crop of justice and right-relationship. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We seek your peace and mercy in all the world, we pray especially for those places that are damaged by war and famine, we pray that those in need are not forgotten and will live with dignity. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We pray for this city of Charlottetown and for every community on this Island: for those who live here in faith. We give thanks for those who visit our Island home this summer and pray that their stay is safe and fun. God of love,
Hear our prayer.
We ask your blessing on our homes, our friends and family, and on those who live alone, that we may know of your presence in our lives. We pray for the victims of our society and those who endeavor to help them: and that we may remain true to our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous People. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
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 hearts:
-
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:
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 our thanks and praise for all you have done for us, for this fertile land and bountiful sea, for trusting us with safeguarding the integrity of your creation, and helping to respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We look for your purposes to be accomplished and ask you to fill us with the strength to be the transforming community of love and justice that you call us to be. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
God of all the nations, help us to know how to interpret the present time, and surround us with so great a cloud of witnesses that we may have faith to live by your word, and the courage to persevere in this time. This we pray in Christs’ name. 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.
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Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray,
Loving God and Father, you have adopted us to be your heirs. Accept all we offer you this day and give us grace to live as faithful children. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic
Prayer 1
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 spirit to flow over the gifts of the
bread and the cup and to bring light and goodness to those who gather around
your table. As we break the bread of life, may we become living hope in a world
where many are mired in despair. As we drink from the cup of grace, may we
cradle your kindness and peace in our hearts and souls so we might be poured
out to those who thirst for your peace and gentleness.
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
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 81 In His Time
The Sending Forth of the Community
PB 81 In His Time (V 1)
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
Eternal God, we have received a token of your promise. May we who have been nourished by holy things live as faithful heirs of your promised kingdom, 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
The love of the Lord Jesus
draw you to himself;
the power of the Lord Jesus
strengthen you in his service;
the joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
PB 233 Surely the Presence
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 17, 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.
Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent into our hearts the Spirit of your Son. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets - who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented - of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God.
Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength and come to help us.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
You have brought a vine out of Egypt; you cast out the nations and planted it. You prepared the ground for it; it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered by its shadow and the towering cedar trees by its boughs.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea and its branches to the River. Why have you broken down its wall, so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes? The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it, and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven; behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted. They burn it with fire like rubbish; at the rebuke of your countenance let them perish.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, the son of man you have made so strong for yourself. And so will we never turn away from you; give us life, that we may call upon your Name. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
Behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in law." He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, 'It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, 'There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us join in prayer with God’s faithful people throughout the world, saying “hear our prayer.”
Hear our prayer.
We ask your grace for bishops, priest, deacons and all the faithful (for all who minister in word and action), that we may bear faithful witness to your good news, yielding a crop of justice and right-relationship. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We seek your peace and mercy in all the world, we pray especially for those places that are damaged by war and famine, we pray that those in need are not forgotten and will live with dignity. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We pray for this city of Charlottetown and for every community on this Island: for those who live here in faith. We give thanks for those who visit our Island home this summer and pray that their stay is safe and fun. God of love,
Hear our prayer.
We ask your blessing on our homes, our friends and family, and on those who live alone, that we may know of your presence in our lives. We pray for the victims of our society and those who endeavor to help them: and that we may remain true to our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous People. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
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 hearts:
-
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:
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 our thanks and praise for all you have done for us, for this fertile land and bountiful sea, for trusting us with safeguarding the integrity of your creation, and helping to respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
We look for your purposes to be accomplished and ask you to fill us with the strength to be the transforming community of love and justice that you call us to be. God of love:
Hear our prayer.
God of all the nations, help us to know how to interpret the present time, and surround us with so great a cloud of witnesses that we may have faith to live by your word, and the courage to persevere in this time. This we pray in Christs’ name. 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,
Loving God and Father, you have adopted us to be your heirs. Accept all we offer you this day and give us grace to live as faithful children. We ask this in the name of 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.
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.
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
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 81 In His Time
PB 81 In His Time (V 1)
Let us pray,
Eternal God, we have received a token of your promise. May we who have been nourished by holy things live as faithful heirs of your promised kingdom, 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.
The love of the Lord Jesus
draw you to himself;
the power of the Lord Jesus
strengthen you in his service;
the joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts;
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.
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