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ORDER OF SERVICE FOR

Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 15,  2022

 

Incumbent [on leave] : The Rev Canon Ruthanne Ward

Presiding: The Rev Canon Anthony Jemmott, Interim Priest

Music Director: Elizabeth Lambert

Service Books: The Book of Alternative Services, Common Praise

 

Prelude: 

Processional Hymn: CP# 330 O Praise Ye the Lord

Welcome and Announcements 

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia!

Celebrant: May his grace and peace be with you.

People: May he fill our hearts with joy.

P 186 Glory to God (sung)

The Collect for the day Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Proclamation of the Word

Acts 11: 1-18

Psalm 148

Revelation 21: 1-6

The Gospel John 13: 31-35

Homily Fr Anthony

Choir Anthem:  We Are Yours, Lord – M. Patterson

The Apostles’ Creed

Let us confess the faith of our baptism as we say,

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 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.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers of the People 

Confession and Absolution

Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. 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 Celebration of the Eucharist

Offertory Hymn:  CP# 487  Where Charity and Love Prevail

The Preparation of the Gifts

The Prayer over the Gifts   Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

P 198 Eucharistic Prayer 3

Sanctus CP# 719

P 211 The Lord’s Prayer

The Breaking of the Bread

P 213 Sentence  8

CP# 745 Lamb of God

The Communion

All those who are baptized and would normally receive communion in their own parish churches are welcome to receive at this altar. Those requesting a blessing only may also come to the altar crossing their arms across their chests to indicate their wish. 

Communion Hymn:  CP# 73 One Bread, One Body, One Lord of All

Closing Rite

Prayer after communion  God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

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

Closing Hymn: CP# 355  All Creatures of Our God and King 

verses 1,2,4,7 only

The Dismissal