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Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
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| Opening Hymn |
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God of grace 1982 Hymnal – 594
Lyrics written by The Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick who served as a civilian chaplain in WWI.
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| The Collect |
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O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and
make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify
ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made
like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Naomi her mother-in-law said to Ruth, “My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so
that it may be well with you. Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Now wash and anoint
yourself, and put on your best clothes and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make
yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking. When he lies down, observe
the place where he lies; then, go and uncover his feet and lie down; and he will tell you what to
do.” She said to her, “All that you tell me I will do.” So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife.
When they came together, the Lord made her conceive, and she bore a son. Then the women said
to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without next-of-kin; and may his
name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age;
for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has borne him.”
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse. The women of the
neighborhood gave him a name, saying, “A son has been born to Naomi.” They named him
Obed; he became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
The Psalm Psalm 127
1 Unless the Lord builds the house, *
their labor is in vain who build it.
2 Unless the Lord watches over the city, *
in vain the watchman keeps his vigil.
3 It is in vain that you rise so early and go to bed so late; *
vain, too, to eat the bread of toil,
for he gives to his beloved sleep.
4 Children are a heritage from the Lord, *
and the fruit of the womb is a gift.
5 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior *
are the children of one’s youth.
6 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them! *
he shall not be put to shame
when he contends with his enemies in the gate.
The Epistle Hebrews 9:24-28
Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he
entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Nor was it to offer
himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is
not his own; for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the
world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the
sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the
judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second
time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
Gospel Hymn The Rose of No Man’s Land (Lyrics on last page) Catherine Clair
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| The Gospel and Reflection |
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Mark 12:38-44 The Rector
As Jesus taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be
greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places
of honor at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long
prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.” He sat down opposite the treasury, and
watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor
widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his
disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who
are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she
out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Nicene Creed BCP – 358
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| Prayers of the People |
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Leader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work;
People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Leader: For this community, the nation, and the world;
People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation;
People: For victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Eugene and Robert, our bishops; for all
clergy and laity;
People: For all who serve God in his Church.
Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially for all
those effected by the Coronavirus and for those working for racial justice. And
also those for whom we offer our prayers, aloud or silently _________. (Silence)
Hear us, Lord;
People: For your mercy is great.
Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life, we offer our prayers aloud
or silently __________. (Silence)
We will exalt you, O God our King;
People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, remembering especially_______, that they may
have a place in your eternal kingdom. (Silence)
Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; People: Who put their trust in you
Celebrant: O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of
your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are
gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and
forever. Amen
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| Eucharist Prayer |
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Eucharistic Prayer A Book of Common Prayer – Page 361
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| Presentation Hymn |
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Diverse in culture, nation, race, we come together by your grace.
God help us be a meeting ground where hope and healing can be found.
God, let us be a bridge of care connecting people everywhere.
Help us confront all fear and hate and lust for pow’r that separate.
When chasms widen, storms arise, O Holy Spirit, make us wise.
Let our resolve, like steel, be strong to stand with those who suffer wrong.
God, let us be a table spread with gifts of love and broken bread,
Where all find welcome, grace attends, and enemies arise as friends.
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| Communion Hymn |
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Spirit, be our Spirit Listening Hearts Hymnal – 2
V. 1: Spirit, be our spirit, in this time of searching for new life.
Open inner spaces with the fullness of your love
Refrain: Spirit let us now be and forever transformed for all humanity.
V. 2: Movement of your presence heals and deepens our hope to freely live.
Gift of heart where truth springs from the goodness that you’ve sown.
V.3: Into desert silence, there to listen and be with open heart,
you shall lead us thirsting; and we turn from our fears: forgiving love.
V.4: Spirit be our spirit in this time of searching for new life.
Open inner spaces with the fullness of your love
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| Communion Prayer |
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Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living
members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with
spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into
the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Peace
O God, the Father of all, guide us into the ways of peace. Lead us from
prejudice to truth; deliver us from hatred, cruelty, violence, and mean spiritedness;
fill us with generosity, hospitality and love, and in your good time enable us all to
stand reconciled before you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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| Closing Hymn |
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’Til we meet again (Lyrics on last page)
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| Final Blessings |
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All: Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast to that which
is good; render to no one, evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the
afflicted; honor all; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Celebrant: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit be upon us, and remain with us, now and forever. Amen.
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