The
Holy Eucharist - National Indigenous Day of Prayer
June 21, 2026
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown
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:
307 When Long Before Time
The
Collect of the Day
Let us pray.
Creator God, from you every family in heaven and earth takes its name. You have rooted and grounded us in your covenant love, and empowered us by your Spirit to speak the truth in love, and to walk in your way towards justice and wholeness. Mercifully grant that your people, journeying together in partnership, may be strengthened and guided to help one another to grow into the full stature of Christ, who is our light and our life. Amen.
The
Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God
Psalm
19
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork. One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward. Who can tell how often he offends? cleanse me from my secret faults.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
Hymn: 569
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
The
Gospel: John
1:1-18
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ ”) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, himself God, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.
The Gospel of Christ
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon
Honouring
the Four Directions
Come Great Spirit, as we gather in your name.
We face East: To your symbol colour Red, the hue of revelation; To your animal symbol the Eagle, strong and nurturing; To your lessons calling us to the balance of your Spirit in Harmony with brothers and sisters; To invoke your wisdom and grace, the goodness of the ages,
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
We turn to
face South: To your symbol colour Gold for the morning star. To your symbol
Brother Sun that enlightens our intellect and
brings light on our path to live responsibly; To your lessons calling us
to balance of Mind in the Spirit of
humility; To invoke your spirit of illumination and far sighted vision;
Help us to love you and one another with our whole heart, our whole mind, and
our whole soul,
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
We turn to
face West: To your symbol colour Black, still and quiet. To your animal symbol
the Thunderbird; To your symbol the Thunder mighty and purposeful; To your
lessons calling us to balance our emotions in the spirit of Gentleness and
Honesty; To invoke your spirit of introspection, seeing within; Give us your
strength and the courage to endure,
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
We turn to
face North: To your symbol colour white of clarity and brightness. To your
animal symbol the swan which brings us in touch with Mother Earth and growing
things; To your lessons calling us to balance of our Body in the spirit of a
good sense of humor; To invoke your spirit of innocence, trust and love; Help
us to open our eyes to the sacredness of every living thing,
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
We turn to
complete the circle and to look: To God, our Creator who cleanses our Mother
Earth with snow, wind and rain; To Jesus Christ, the Peacemaker who fills us
with the wideness of mercy and lovingly embraces all, and the Holy Spirit who
inspires us to action:
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
Prayers
of the People
Todays Prayers of the People are based on prayers written by the National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper is the Presiding Elder of Sacred Circle.
Creator
God, today we, the children of your creation, come before you with open hearts.
Let us pray to the Lord, saying, “hear our prayer.”
Let us pray for the peace of the world: grant that we may live together in justice and faith. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Lift from us the clouds of confusion and despair, especially in these days of conflict. Humble us to see your peace and light, that we might walk with strength, seeking only your will. Let us pray for this country, for all in authority: help them to serve all people according to your holy will. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for children and young people: guide their growth and development. On this Father’s Day – we give thanks for the teaching, direction and support given by fathers and all men who parent. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the sick: especially those known to us…
- …
And other we my name out loud or in our hearts…
-
the Lord deliver them and keep them in his love. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all who have died in your peace, and for those whose faith is known to you alone, especially:
-
…be with and comfort all who mourn. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Forgive us when we speak only to hear our voice when we should be speaking for the voiceless and oppressed in our midst. Forgive us when the cost seems too daunting and we hesitate to do what we are called to do. Let us pray for peace, for justice, truth and reconciliation: support us and keep us steadfast. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Build us up to be love, forgiveness and peace, and to bless as we are blessed. Open our eyes to truth and the meaning of ministry in your church. Take our hand and guide us back to your path, for we have gotten lost in the world before us. Be our hope that we might reflect hope in all we say and do. This we pray through the Peacemaker, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. 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
Hymn:
PB 75 Rejoice in the Lord Always (repeated)
The
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray
Creator, you bless us with many good gifts returned to you from your creation. Feed us with the Bread of Life, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer 3
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.
Blessed
are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; you are the source of light
and life for all your creation, you made us in your own image, and call us to
new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Therefore
we praise you, joining 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.
We give thanks to you, Lord our God, for the
goodness and love you have made known to us in creation; in calling Israel to
be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the
Word made flesh, Jesus your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be
incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemer of the world. In
him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you.
In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness,
out of death into life.
On the night he was handed over to suffering
and death, a death he freely accepted, 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.”
Therefore, Father, according to his command,
we remember his death,
we proclaim his resurrection,
we await his coming in glory;
and we offer our sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving to you, Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this
bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy
Spirit upon these gifts, that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ
and his blood of the new covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that
we, made acceptable in him, may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
In the fullness of time, reconcile all things
in Christ, and make them new, and bring us to that city of light where you
dwell with all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the
firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our
salvation;
by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are 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:
225 Holy Ground
The Sending Forth of the Community
Hymn: 225 Holy Ground
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray,
Great Creator, you have fed us with bread from heaven. continue to renew us in your truth, to give light to our minds strength to our bodies, and seal us with your Holy Spirit. We ask this in Christ’s name. 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
Christ, who has nourished us with himself the living bread,
make you one in praise and love. And the blessing
of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Hymn: 416 All Things Bright and Beautiful
The Scattering
(Mark 4:20)
Thanks be to God.
June 21, 2026
St. Paul’s Parish, Charlottetown
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.
Creator God, from you every family in heaven and earth takes its name. You have rooted and grounded us in your covenant love, and empowered us by your Spirit to speak the truth in love, and to walk in your way towards justice and wholeness. Mercifully grant that your people, journeying together in partnership, may be strengthened and guided to help one another to grow into the full stature of Christ, who is our light and our life. Amen.
First Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.
For the Word of God in scripture, among us and with us.
Thanks be to God
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork. One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward. Who can tell how often he offends? cleanse me from my secret faults.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
The words of the Lord are spirit and life.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ ”) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, himself God, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.
The Gospel of Christ
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Come Great Spirit, as we gather in your name.
We face East: To your symbol colour Red, the hue of revelation; To your animal symbol the Eagle, strong and nurturing; To your lessons calling us to the balance of your Spirit in Harmony with brothers and sisters; To invoke your wisdom and grace, the goodness of the ages,
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
Come Holy Spirit, Come.
Todays Prayers of the People are based on prayers written by the National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper is the Presiding Elder of Sacred Circle.
Let us pray for the peace of the world: grant that we may live together in justice and faith. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Lift from us the clouds of confusion and despair, especially in these days of conflict. Humble us to see your peace and light, that we might walk with strength, seeking only your will. Let us pray for this country, for all in authority: help them to serve all people according to your holy will. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for children and young people: guide their growth and development. On this Father’s Day – we give thanks for the teaching, direction and support given by fathers and all men who parent. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the sick: especially those known to us…
- …
And other we my name out loud or in our hearts…
-
the Lord deliver them and keep them in his love. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all who have died in your peace, and for those whose faith is known to you alone, especially:
-
…be with and comfort all who mourn. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Forgive us when we speak only to hear our voice when we should be speaking for the voiceless and oppressed in our midst. Forgive us when the cost seems too daunting and we hesitate to do what we are called to do. Let us pray for peace, for justice, truth and reconciliation: support us and keep us steadfast. God of love…
Hear our prayer.
Build us up to be love, forgiveness and peace, and to bless as we are blessed. Open our eyes to truth and the meaning of ministry in your church. Take our hand and guide us back to your path, for we have gotten lost in the world before us. Be our hope that we might reflect hope in all we say and do. This we pray through the Peacemaker, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. 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.
Prayer over the Gifts
Let us pray
Creator, you bless us with many good gifts returned to you from your creation. Feed us with the Bread of Life, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.
we remember his death,
we proclaim his resurrection,
we await his coming in glory;
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.
225 Holy Ground
Hymn: 225 Holy Ground
Let us pray,
Great Creator, you have fed us with bread from heaven. continue to renew us in your truth, to give light to our minds strength to our bodies, and seal us with your Holy Spirit. We ask this in Christ’s name. 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.
Christ, who has nourished us with himself the living bread,
make you one in praise and love. And the blessing
of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Hymn: 416 All Things Bright and Beautiful
Thanks be to God.
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