ANGLICAN PARISH OF RIVERTON St Andrew’s : 37 Bernier Road, Shelley WA

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Holy Communion 7th Sunday after Pentecost

19 July 2020 _____________________________________________________________

COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Image: "Wheat Field with Cypresses” by Vincent Van Gogh, 1889 Liturgy: Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation 2010 Music Reproduction Licence: CCLI #78361

GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME

HYMN: Lord of all hopefulness

All Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy whose trust ever childlike, no cares could destroy, be there at our waking and give us, we pray, your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day. Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe, be there at our labours and give us, we pray, your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace, be there at our homing and give us, we pray, your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm, be there at our sleeping and give us, we pray, your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.

Jan Struther 1901-53

GREETING & SENTENCE

Priest The Lord be with you All And also with you.

LA You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 86.15

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PRAYER OF PREPARATION LA Let us pray: All Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: 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.

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION   Priest Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' Jesus said: 'This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’

LA God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy, welcoming sinners and inviting them to the Lord's table. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, with a sincere and a true heart.

All Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Priest Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen.

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KYRIE & GLORIA

All Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

All Glory to God in the highest, (sung) and peace to God's 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.

THE COLLECT

LA Let us join together in the Collect: All Saving God, in Jesus Christ you opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and constant wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING: Genesis 28.10-19a

Reader For the word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Psalm 139.1-11, 23-24

LA O Lord, you have searched me out and known me: All you know when I sit or when I stand, you comprehend my thoughts long before. You discern my path and the places where I rest: you are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue: but you, Lord, know it altogether. You have encompassed me behind and before: and have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: so high that I cannot endure it. Where shall I go from your spirit: or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend into heaven you are there: if I make my bed in the grave you are there also. If I spread out my wings towards the morning: or dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there your hand shall lead me: and your right hand shall hold me. If I say ‘Surely the darkness will cover me: and the night will enclose me’, The darkness is no darkness with you, but the night is as clear as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike. Search me out, O God, and know my heart: put me to the proof and know my thoughts. Look well lest there be any way of wickedness in me: and lead me in the way that is everlasting.

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SECOND READING: Romans 8.12-25

Reader For the word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

HYMN: Blessed assurance

All Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine: O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God: Born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.

This is my story this is my song, Praising my saviour all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture burst on my sight; Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Saviour am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with his goodness, lost in his love. Frances van Alstyne 1820-1915

GOSPEL: Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43

LA The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew: All Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. …. LA For the Gospel of the Lord: All Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

SERMON The sermon is followed by a period of silence.

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THE CREED

LA Let us together affirm the faith of the Church, in the words of the Nicene Creed:

All 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 of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Priest Let us pray for the world and for the Church. … Intercessor God of grace, All hear our prayer. … Intercessor Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers: All Grant that what we have asked in faith we may by your grace receive, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PREPARATION FOR THE EUCHARIST

LA Jesus said: Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11.28

THE PRAYER OF APPROACH

LA Let us pray: All We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

THE GREETING OF PEACE

Priest We are the body of Christ. All His Spirit is with us. Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you.

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We turn to those nearby, and say ‘Peace be with you’.

At this time, please avoid handshakes or hugs.

HYMN: Awake my soul

All Awake, my soul, and with the sun your daily stage of duty run; shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise to pay your morning sacrifice.

Glory to you that safely kept and have refreshed me while I slept; grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake I may of endless light partake.

Lord, I my vows to you renew disperse my sins as morning dew; guard my first springs of thought and will and with yourself my spirit fill.

Direct, control, suggest, this day all I design or do or say, that all my powers, with all their might in your sole glory may unite.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow praise God, all creatures here below, praise God above, you heavenly host praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Thomas Ken 1637-1711 alt.

 

OFFERTORY

Placed on the altar today are the bread, wine and offertory plate. These visible gifts are representative of many others which are unseen, including Online Giving.

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

Priest Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. All Blessed be God for ever.

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Priest The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Priest Lift up your hearts. All We lift them to the Lord. Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All It is right to give our thanks and praise. …. Priest forever praising you and singing: All 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. …. Priest Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: All Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. ….Priest in songs of never-ending praise: All Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER LA Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who taught us to pray: All Our Father in heaven, (sung) hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is 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.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD & THE COMMUNION

Priest We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body, All for we all share in the one bread.

Priest The gifts of God for the people of God. Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

Communion is currently being shared in one kind only (bread).

THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE

Priest Living God,  in this holy meal you fill us with new hope. May the power of your love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue your saving work among us, give us courage for our pilgrimage, and bring us to the joys you promise.

All Most loving God, you send us into the world you love. Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage in the power of your Spirit.

NOTICES Please take the Bulletin home with you as it contains details of any

coming events or important notices. Announcements may also be made to highlight any pertinent matters or to share celebrations.

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HYMN: Glory be to God the Father

All Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son, glory be to God the Spirit, God almighty, Three in One! Glory, glory, glory, glory while eternal ages run.

Glory be to him who loved us, washed us from each spot and stain; glory be to him who bought us, made us kings with him to reign; glory, glory, glory, glory to the Lamb that once was slain.

Glory to the king of angels, glory to the church's king, glory to the king of nations, heaven and earth, your praises bring; glory, glory, glory, glory to the King of Glory bring.

'Glory, blessing, praise eternal!' thus the choir of angels sings; 'Honour, riches, power, dominion!' thus its praise creation brings; glory, glory, glory, glory, glory to the King of kings! Horatius Bonar 1808-89 alt.

BLESSING & DISMISSAL

Priest May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. All Amen

LA Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: All In the name of Christ. Amen

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