Third Sunday
after Pentecost
Holy Baptism and Eucharist
June 14, 2026, 10:00 am
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown, PEI
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.
There is one body and one Spirit,
There is one hope in God’s call to us;
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
One God and Father of all.
Hymn: 482 Come and Journey (omit verses 2 and 5)
The Collect of the Day
Let us pray,
Almighty God, without you we are not able to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest." Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.' Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
Hymn: SNC 23 Child of
Blessing, Child of Promise
Presentation and
Examination of the Candidates
The celebrant says,
The candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Parents and sponsors,
I present Kyle Thomas Gibson to receive the sacrament of baptism.
Parents and sponsors,
I present Elody Maria Lynn Gibson to receive the sacrament of baptism.
When all have been presented the celebrant asks the parents
and sponsors,
Will you be responsible for seeing that the children you present are nurtured in the faith and life of the Christian community?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help these children to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
Then the celebrant asks the following questions of the
candidates or the parents and sponsors.
Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt
and destroy the creatures of God?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the
love of God?
I renounce them.
Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Saviour?
I do.
Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
I do.
Do you promise to obey him as your Lord?
I do.
After all have been presented, the celebrant addresses the
congregation, saying,
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?
We will.
Prayers for the
Candidates
Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the sacrament of new birth.
A person appointed leads the following litany.
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Send them into the world in witness to your love.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
Lord, hear our prayer.
The leader concludes,
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
The Celebration
of Baptism
Thanksgiving over the Water
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over water
the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through water you led the
children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In
water your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy
Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and
resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of baptism. In it we are
buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it
we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we
bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Now sanctify this water by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that those who are here cleansed from sin and born again, may continue for ever
in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honour and
glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The celebrant then says these or similar words.
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
The Baptismal
Covenant
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God,
The Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again
to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
I believe in God the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall
into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in
Christ?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your
neighbour as yourself?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and
respect the dignity of every human being?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you strive to safeguard the
integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the
Earth?
I will, with God’s help.
The Baptism
Kyle Thomas Gibson, I baptize you in the name of the Father,
I sign you with the cross,
and mark you as Christ’s own for ever.
Sung: Alleluia!
Elody Maria Lynn Gibson, I baptize you in
the name of the Father,
I sign you with the cross,
and mark you as Christ’s own for ever.
Sung: Alleluia!
The celebrant, at a place in the full sight of the
congregation, prays over the newly baptized, saying,
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
The Giving of the
Light
Each of the newly baptized receives a lighted candle,
Receive the light of Christ,
to show that you have passed from darkness to light.
When all of the newly baptized have received candles, the
people say,
Let your light so shine before others
that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father in heaven.
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
We receive you into the household of God.
Confess the faith of Christ crucified,
proclaim his resurrection,
and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The Peace
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Announcements & the Birthday Song
Hymn: SNC 169 Sent Out in Jesus’
Name
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Prayer Over the Gifts
Let us pray,
God of reconciliation and forgiveness, the saving work of Christ has made our peace with you. May that work grow toward its perfection in all we offer you this day. We ask this in his name. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Gathered, at this time, often feeling like sheep without a shepherd, we long to sit as a disciple, and to be sent to proclaim Good News. We pray for the Church: that together we may create a world of compassion, and that we will be open to your love and be filled with gratitude for all the blessings in this world. We pray that in the warmth of summer; for times of recreation and re-creation; for lifeguards, security personnel and first responders. We pray that together we will see the value of every human being, that each one will have food, shelter, clothing and clean water: that everyone will have an opportunity for education and employment and access to healthcare and security. We pray that in all places of violence and injustice there will be peace and mercy. We pray for those who are ill at home or in the hospital, remembering especially,
- …
… and others we may name a loud or in our hearts:
-
… that they may be made strong with the power of Christ.
We pray for those who have died in your peace, remembering especially,
that they may dwell in Christ for all eternity. Give hope and comfort to those who grieve.
God of glory, hear the prayers we offer this day, fill us with the love of Christ and move us by compassion, that we will be always ready to offer the bread of our lives and share it generously with others, that every hunger of body and spirit may be satisfied. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Eucharistic
Prayer 5
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, for the gift of a world full of wonder, and
for our life which comes from you. By your power you sustain the universe.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
We sing your
praise, almighty Father, through Jesus, our Lord, in the power of the Holy
Spirit, 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
“I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
“Whoever comes to me will never be hungry;
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
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.
Hymn-during-communion:
63 Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup (refrain only)
The Sending Forth of the Community
Hymn: 63 Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
Holy and blessed God, as you give us the body and blood of your Son, guide us with your Holy Spirit, that we may honour you not only with our lips but also in our lives. This we ask 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.
Blessing
The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Hymn: 433 Lord, You Give the Great Commission
The Scattering
(Mark 4:20)
Thanks be to God.
Holy Baptism and Eucharist
June 14, 2026, 10:00 am
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown, PEI
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.
There is one hope in God’s call to us;
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
One God and Father of all.
Let us pray,
Almighty God, without you we are not able to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest." Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.' Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
The celebrant says,
The candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
I present Kyle Thomas Gibson to receive the sacrament of baptism.
I present Elody Maria Lynn Gibson to receive the sacrament of baptism.
Will you be responsible for seeing that the children you present are nurtured in the faith and life of the Christian community?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
Will you by your prayers and witness help these children to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
I renounce them.
I renounce them.
I renounce them.
I do.
I do.
I do.
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?
We will.
Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the sacrament of new birth.
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Send them into the world in witness to your love.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God,
The Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in God the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
I will, with God’s help.
I will, with God’s help.
I will, with God’s help.
I will, with God’s help.
I will, with God’s help.
I will, with God’s help.
Kyle Thomas Gibson, I baptize you in the name of the Father,
and mark you as Christ’s own for ever.
Sung: Alleluia!
and mark you as Christ’s own for ever.
Sung: Alleluia!
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Each of the newly baptized receives a lighted candle,
Receive the light of Christ,
to show that you have passed from darkness to light.
Let your light so shine before others
that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father in heaven.
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
We receive you into the household of God.
Confess the faith of Christ crucified,
proclaim his resurrection,
and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Prayer Over the Gifts
Let us pray,
God of reconciliation and forgiveness, the saving work of Christ has made our peace with you. May that work grow toward its perfection in all we offer you this day. We ask this in his name. Amen.
Gathered, at this time, often feeling like sheep without a shepherd, we long to sit as a disciple, and to be sent to proclaim Good News. We pray for the Church: that together we may create a world of compassion, and that we will be open to your love and be filled with gratitude for all the blessings in this world. We pray that in the warmth of summer; for times of recreation and re-creation; for lifeguards, security personnel and first responders. We pray that together we will see the value of every human being, that each one will have food, shelter, clothing and clean water: that everyone will have an opportunity for education and employment and access to healthcare and security. We pray that in all places of violence and injustice there will be peace and mercy. We pray for those who are ill at home or in the hospital, remembering especially,
- …
… and others we may name a loud or in our hearts:
-
… that they may be made strong with the power of Christ.
We pray for those who have died in your peace, remembering especially,
that they may dwell in Christ for all eternity. Give hope and comfort to those who grieve.
God of glory, hear the prayers we offer this day, fill us with the love of Christ and move us by compassion, that we will be always ready to offer the bread of our lives and share it generously with others, that every hunger of body and spirit may be satisfied. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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.
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.
“I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
“Whoever comes to me will never be hungry;
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.
63 Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup (refrain only)
Hymn: 63 Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup
Let us pray,
Holy and blessed God, as you give us the body and blood of your Son, guide us with your Holy Spirit, that we may honour you not only with our lips but also in our lives. This we ask 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 peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Hymn: 433 Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Thanks be to God.
