THE EUCHARIST (‘Thanksgiving’)
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All say the words in bold type
In the name of the Father, X
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The priest welcomes and greets the people.
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Advent Sunday- The Patriarchs
God of Abraham and Sarah, and all the patriarchs of old,
you are our Father too.
Your love is revealed to us in Jesus Christ,
Son of God and Son of David.
Help us in preparing to celebrate his birth
to make our hearts ready for your Holy Spirit
to make his home among us.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
the light who is coming into the world.
Amen.
Second Sunday of Advent- The Prophets
God our Father,
you spoke to the prophets of old
of a Saviour who would bring peace.
You helped them to spread the joyful message
of his coming kingdom.
Help us, as we prepare to celebrate his birth,
to share with those around us
the good news of your power and love.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
the light who is coming into the world.
Amen.
Third Sunday of Advent- John the Baptist
God our Father,
you gave to Zechariah and Elizabeth in their old age
a son called John.
He grew up strong in spirit,
prepared the people for the coming of the Lord,
and baptized them in the Jordan to wash away their sins.
Help us, who have been baptized into Christ,
to be ready to welcome him into our hearts,
and to grow strong in faith by the power of the Spirit.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
the light who is coming into the world.
Amen.
Fourth Sunday of Advent- The Virgin Mary
God our Father,
the angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary
that she was to be the mother of your Son.
Though Mary was afraid,
she responded to your call with joy.
Help us, whom you call to serve you,
to share like her in your great work
of bringing to our world your love and healing.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
the light who is coming into the world.
Amen.
The priest invites the people to make their confession.
A voice cries out in the wilderness,
‘Make straight the way of the Lord.’
So let us listen, and turn to the Lord in penitence and faith.
cf John 1.23
Turn to us again, O God our saviour,
and let your anger cease from us: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Show us your compassion, O Lord,
and grant us your salvation: Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Your salvation is near for those that fear you,
that glory may dwell in our land: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Absolution
Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy upon you X,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in life eternal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All Amen.
The Collect
The priest says the Opening Prayer (which ‘collects’ together the theme of the day)
Let us pray
Silence
All respond: Amen.
Scripture Reading
from the Old or New Testament
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
A moment of silence is kept
The Responsorial Psalm
The Gospel Reading
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. cf Isaiah 40.3–5
Alleluia!
The Lord be with you
and also with you
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N.
Glory to you, O Lord.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord,
Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated
at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is worshipped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of Intercession
Lord, hear us. Lord, in your mercy.
Lord, graciously hear us. Hear our prayer.
The Intercessions conclude:
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Peace
May the God of peace make you completely holy,
ready for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The peace of the Lord be always with you
and also with you.
The Offertory
during which bread and wine are presented at the altar.
A collection is traditionally taken to support the mission and ministry
of the Parish Church.
Please do think about how you are supporting your church during the Lockdown and give as generously as you are able to.
Preparation of the Table
& Taking of the Bread and Wine
The Berakah (blessing) prayers are said.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.
Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made,
it will become for us the bread of life.
Blessed be God for ever.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.
Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands,
It will become for us the cup of salvation.
Blessed be God for ever.
Prayer over the gifts
As the grain once scattered in the fields
and the grapes once dispersed on the hillside
are now reunited on this table in bread and wine,
so, Lord, may your whole Church soon be gathered together
from the corners of the earth into your kingdom. Amen
The Eucharistic Prayer
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 thanks and praise.
After the Preface, all 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.
The Eucharistic Prayer continues.
Christ is the bread of life:
When we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory.
The Eucharistic Prayer continues
All respond boldly: Amen!
The Lord’s Prayer
As our saviour taught so we pray
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy Kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
Though we are many, we are one body,
because we all share in one bread.
Agnus Dei
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 peace.
The Giving of Communion
God’s holy gifts
for God’s holy people
Jesus Christ is holy,
Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father
Prayer of Spiritual Communion
You are invited to use this prayer of Spiritual Communion at home.
In union, O Lord with the faithful at every altar of your Church where the Holy Eucharist is now being offered this day, and remembering all those worshipping at home, I long to give you praise and thanksgiving for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory.
I present to you my body and soul as a living sacrifice, with the earnest wish that I may always be united with you. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I pray that you will come spiritually into my heart, I unite myself to you, and embrace you with all the strength of my soul and the life you have given me.
Let nothing ever separate me from you. May I live and die in your love. Amen.
Prayer After Communion
Let us pray
The priest says the prayer and all respond: Amen.
Notices
The Blessing & Dismissal
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
May God himself, the God of peace,
make you perfect and holy,
and keep you safe and blameless,
in spirit, soul and body,
for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
come upon you and remain with you always. Amen.
Go in the peace of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
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