The Holy Eucharist
The Presider says
Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost
Alleluia, Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia
During Lent
Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins
People His mercy endures for ever.
Presider
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires know, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
All Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father;
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
With the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
During Lent (may be repeated three times)
Lord have mercy. Kyrie eleison.
Christ have mercy. Christe eleison.
Lord have mercy. Kyrie eleison.
or this (may be repested three times)
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy upon us.
The Collect of the Day
Presider God be with you.
People And also with you.
Presider Let us pray.
The Presider prays the Collect; all respond “Amen”.
The Lessons
The people sit. The Reader says
A Reading from _______________
After the reading, the Reader says
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
Then all standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to _______________.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
After the Gospel, the Reader says
The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
All standing. The Presider says
Let us reaffirm our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed.
People and Presider
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:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from 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 on 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.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He 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 people remaining standing, the Leader leads the prayers
The Prayers of the People today are Form ___ in your service leaflet.
Form I
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, pastors, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for all your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Silence
The Presider adds a concluding Collect.
Form II
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Guide the people of this land, and of all nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your heavenly kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
The Presider adds a concluding Collect
Form III
In peace we pray to you, Lord God.
Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Mark and Katherine our Presiding Bishops, Greg, Chris, and Nedi our Bishops; and for all bishops and other ministers.
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
Silence
Hear us Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
Silence
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Silence.
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Silence may be kept.
Leader and People
Have mercy upon us, most merciful God;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Presider concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.
A Confession of Sin is said here if it has not been said earlier. On occasion, the Confession may be omitted.
The Presider continues
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
All 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 neighbors 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 might delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Presider says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen
The Presider then says to the People
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Presider syas
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Presider Lift up your hearts
People We lift them to the Lord.
Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Presider proceeds
It is right and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Here a Proper Preface is said.
. . . . Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name:
Presider and People
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.
Then the Presider gives thanks for God’s work in creation and for the salvation of the world through Christ, and prays over the bread and wine. All join in the memorial acclamation:
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People and Presider
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again
or
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
People and Presider
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection
We await his coming in glory
The Presider prays for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the bread and the wine and on us, that we may be united with Christ, and concludes with prayer for the coming of God’s kingdom. The People affirm the Great Thanksgiving with their “AMEN”
The Presider continues
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
People and Presider
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 Presider breaks the consecrated Bread and then says
[Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us,
People Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.]
In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except during Easter season.
The Presider says the following invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
and may add
Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
The Presider receives the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately delivers it to the people.
The Bread and the Cup are given to the people with these words
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. [Amen.]
or with these words
The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.]
After Communion, the Presider says
Let us pray.
All Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the
Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Presider gives the blessing
The Presider (or Deacon, if present) dismisses with these words
Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia" may be added to the dismissal.
The People respond
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.