ORDER OF SERVICE FOR

Ascension of  the Lord

May 29,  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# 247  Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise verses 1,2,3 and 6 only

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 ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord. Keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of his peace, and bring the whole of creation to worship at his feet, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Proclamation of the Word

Acts 1: 1-11

Psalm 47

Ephesians 1: 15-23

The Gospel Luke 24: 44--53

Homily Fr Anthony

Choir Anthem:  Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above –                         G.F. Handel/Liebergen

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 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. 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#  619 Fairest Lord Jesus

The Preparation of the Gifts

The Prayer over the Gifts  Eternal God, our Saviour Jesus Christ has promised to be with us until the end of time. Accept all we offer you this day, and renew us in his transfiguring life; for the sake of Jesus Christ our 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# 84 Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour

Closing Rite

Prayer after communion  Eternal Giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom. Confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim; through Jesus Christ our 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# 206 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - verses 1,2,4,5

The Dismissal 

Postlude