| Acclamation |
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Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. |
| Opening Hymn |
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I come with joy 1982 Hymnal – 304
Opening Prayer BCP – 355
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| The Collect |
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Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may
embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us
in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. AmenFirst Lesson Daniel 12:1-3
The Lord spoke to Daniel in a vision and said, “At that time Michael, the great prince, the
protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never
occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be
delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the
dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting
contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who
lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”
The Psalm Psalm 16
1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; *
I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord,
my good above all other.”
2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *
upon those who are noble among the people.
3 But those who run after other gods *
shall have their troubles multiplied.
4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, *
nor take the names of their gods upon my lips.
5 O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; *
it is you who uphold my lot.
6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; *
indeed, I have a goodly heritage.
7 I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; *
my heart teaches me, night after night.
8 I have set the Lord always before me; *
because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.
9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; *
my body also shall rest in hope.
10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, *
nor let your holy one see the Pit.
11 You will show me the path of life; *
in your presence there is fullness of joy,
and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.
The Epistle Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that
can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he
sat down at the right hand of God,” and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be
made a footstool for his feet.” For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are
sanctified. [And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, “This is the covenant that I
will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will
write them on their minds,” he also adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no
more.” Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.] Therefore,
my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new
and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we
have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of
faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure
water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised
is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the
more as you see the Day approaching.
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| The Gospel and Reflection |
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Mark 13:1-8
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large
stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not
one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” When he was sitting on the
Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell
us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be
accomplished?” Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. Many
will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars
and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For
nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in
various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birthpangs.”Nicene Creed BCP – 358
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| Prayers of the People |
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BCP – 392, Form 6
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.Confession & Absolution & The Peace BCP – 360
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| Eucharist Prayer |
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The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer A Book of Common Prayer – Page 361 |
| 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. |
| Communion Hymn |
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Spirit, be our Spirit (The Monks of Weston Priory)
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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Higher Ground LEVAS Hymnal – 165
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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.Dismissal
Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
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