Christ Church
The Last Sunday after Pentecost November 21, 2010
Eucharist and Baptism
The Rev. Douglas G. Tompkins, Rector
The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn, Associate Rector The Rev. William Musselman, Rector Emeritus
Mr. Ted Bickish, Organist Church Office 610-521-1626
104 Nevin St. Ridley Park, PA 19078 www.ChristChurchRidleyPark.org
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Welcome to Christ Church! We are delighted that you are worshipping with us. All baptized persons of every denomination are welcome to receive communion at our altar. Please introduce yourself to one of our greeters. You are invited to put on a nametag as you come into church. You are also welcome to fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter. Please let an usher know if you are unable to come to the railing for Communion and the clergy will come to you. It is understood that people who are unable to stand or kneel, are not expected to do so. Are you looking for a church home? You are welcome to fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter. On it you can indicate that you would like the clergy to call on you.
Out of respect for neighbors wishing
Flower Memorials – Flowers are given today in loving memory of William D. Eckard, by Diane and Dave Eckard,; and in loving memory of Charles Hammond, by Mrs. Peggy Hammond.
for quiet time to pray before the liturgy begins, please refrain from LOUD talking in the nave.
Congratulations to Paul Joseph O’Connell who is being baptized today, and to his parents, Paul and Theresa. The Thanksgiving Day liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Come give thanks for all your many blessings. We have invited Olan Mills photographers to take portraits for a new Christ Church color Parish Photo Directory. A flyer is included in the bulletin this week. Olan Mills will be at church from January 4th through the 8th. Photo sessions will take place from 2 to 9 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They will also be here from 9 AM-to 5:15 PM on Saturday. Next weekend we will begin scheduling appointments for photo sessions. If you should have any questions please contact Kathy Okarski (610-368-2176) or Floss Rhine (610-534-9621). A Bible Study from 11:15 – 12:15. Is held in the downstairs Sunday School room. You are welcome to bring your coffee and donuts from the Deppich Room. Bring your own Bible, if possible. Various translations are welcome and will add to the discussion. We will begin in the Book of Genesis.
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2010-2011 Christ Church Handbook and Directories are available at the back of church. Please take just one per family, please. Seaman’s Church Institute has invited us to bring our stuffed ditty bags on Sunday, December 5th, after the ditty bags are ready, around 2 PM. They will also give us a tour of the Institute. The Mobley’s and the Nickerson’s are attending, and we invite other members of Christ Church to join them to tour this wonderful Philadelphia Institution. Adult Ed – This week, the monthly Banned from the Bible, Part Two. Next week, Banned from the Bible, Part Three. Four Week Yoga Session – Will continue through Monday, December 6th. The cost for a drop-in fee of $12 per class. Any questions, please speak with Betsy Kirkpatrick. Yoga is held in Musselman Hall from 7 to 8 PM. Our newly designed website is live! Though still under construction, the basics are in place at www.christchurchridleypark.org. It will be updated on a more regular basis with news from Christ Church. You can even set up news feeds if you wish to be notified via email of new stories. You will also find the beginnings of a photo album with extensive archives from the early years of Christ Church Ridley Park. There is a new Google calendar, as well as a new schedule format. You can also now view the video of the 2003 Dedication of Musselman Hall. Do take a look and let us know what you think. Did you know that the Christ Church calendar is maintained and updated regularly on the web? If you want to see the most current calendar, go to the Christ Church website and click on the tab “calendar”. Christ Church is now on Facebook and Twitter. Do “friend us” if you are on Facebook. We would like to stay in touch. You can also follow us on Twitter and stay current with news from Christ Church.
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Thank you so much to those who helped the Ridley Family in need. There is still a need for used furniture as everything they possessed was destroyed by the landlord. Pilates Classes are being held in Musselman Hall, at Christ Church, on Saturday mornings. The sessions are one hour long, and begin at 9:30 AM. Pilates is a unique system of stretching and toning the muscles to improve flexibility and balance, and relies on strengthening the body’s core muscles. Exercises can be modified to individual ability. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. MaryAnn Rahman is a certified Pilates instructor and will lead the program. Please contact [email protected] for further information. Meetings this week –Wednesday, Staff Meeting, 10:30 AM.
Ditty bags for Seaman’s Church Institute are going to be delivered on Sunday Dec 5. They have offered to meet our group and give them a tour. We are going to pack the ditty bags after church—along with wrapping gifts for children and teens. If you are interested in going to Seaman’s’ church Institute please give Judy Buck-Glenn a note, an email or a voicemail. We still need some items for the ditty bags—please look at the spread sheet in the back and sign up! (The Outreach Committee will also happily take a donation for items and go out and buy them!)
If you would be interested in being a Lay Reader in the Children’s Chapel,
Volunteers are needed to help with the Nelson’s BBQ monthly fundraiser – we are looking for three or four volunteers willing to help Rich Klatt – one person a month, from 3:45 to 5 PM. Please speak with, or call Betsy Kirkpatrick if you can help with this fundraiser.
please talk with either Nancy Kenyon or Nancy Signor any Sunday morning.
Activity bags for children can be found on a rack in the back of church, under the memorial table. Bags with pink stickers are for younger children – up to age 5 or so. Please take any activity your child completes home with you and return the bags to the rack. Please do not take crayons, just the children’s work, home with you.
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We continue to collect food for some of the less fortunate folks in our community. When you shop pick up dry or canned good items and place them in the basket at the back of church or by the green doors.
Please remember Christ Church
Military Service: Bryan Hughes - Coast Guard; Richard Walker - U.S. Army; Jeffrey Scott Petherbridge - USN; Eric Curfman - Army; Michael A. Smith - Captain, U.S. Army; Charles Schlegel – Lt Col., Air Force; William Ford - USA; Major Troy O'Donnell - USA; John Oliver - U. S. Navy; William Barnett - Delaware National Guard; Nicole Gieder, USN; David Berkland – USAF; Timothy Nellet – USMC; Kyle Wales – USMC; Peter Maynard – USN; Staff Sgt. Tony Grassel, USAF; Robert Whalen, National Guard; Jason Traylor-Staff Sgt., National Guard; Michael Belay; Adam Tichy, Cpl. Marines; Sam Brandt, USMC; Jon Vey, US Army, Special Forces.
in your will and estate planning. If you need further information on how to make provisions for the church, please speak to the rector.
THOSE SEEKING WORK: Joanna, Christopher, Erin.
THIS WEEK’S PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Talan, Shaun, Bob, Nik Rajagopal, the people of St. Stephen’s Norwood, Rachel C.
CONTINUING PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Jessica Davenport, Kim Scheb, Kristen Kelly, Virginia Gullifer, Harry Briley, Tony, Westley, Marin, Buddy, Dave Easterday, Joseph Kershaw, Cathi M., Cameron, Megan, Betty P., Wally, Pat, Ken Reuwer, Joan, Dolly Evans, Gail, Joan, Terri M., Paul, Lisa S., Jim M., Paige, Melina Angelo, Susan, Chip, Heather, Rosalie, Dorothy Younkin, Steven Mellen, Dave, Kristen P., Dennis, Jim, Austin, Roy L., Patrice Palledino, John, Kaye, Michael J., Kyu Youn, Mim Smith.
Memorials: William D. Eckard, Charles Hammond
Departed: Judy Cooper, William Owen, Geraldine Lindsay, Rev. Al Hayden
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Names will remain on the prayer list for a four week period. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that prayers have been answered and the name(s) will be removed from the list.
Participating in the Liturgy Today
Altar Guild Ushers Acolytes Lay Readers Team III Carole Buchan
8:00 AM Al Humes Ed Riffert 10:00 AM Pat O’Neill Keith Laird Bill Nickerson general backup
8:00 AM Jason Tustin (C/S) 10:00 AM S: Nicole Melso T: Emily Cooper T: Samantha Shemeluk C: Alex Melso
8:00 AM Bill Conner 10:00 AM Gwen Modesti Katelyn Patton
Chalice Bearers Counters Newcomer
Greeters LEMS/Flowers
8:00 AM Bill Conner 10:00 AM Ollie Rhine Ken Mobley
Team Four Gerry Martz Captain
10:00 AM Ollie Rhine Floss Rhine
LEMS J. Kordowski-RR Flowers
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for the Church in Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) DIOCESAN CALENDAR OF INTERCESSIONS: Diocesan Programs: Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Advancement of Christianity Diocese of Guatemala: Santiago de Jerusalén, (Saint James of Jerusalem), Chimaltenango, the Rev. Miguel Salanic
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Holy Eucharist with Baptism
A Note on Today’s Readings
Proper 29: The Reign of Christ or Christ the King—Year C
Today is the final Sunday of the church year. It is the celebration of the reign of Christ over all creation. The gospel reading presents Christ’s kingship in its most dramatic moment, when he rules over the earth from his cross. At this moment when he seemed the most despised and rejected of people, he forgives the penitent thief crucified with him and promises that he would be with him in paradise. This is the central paradox of the Christian proclamation. Our eternal ruler revealed his power by putting power aside and dying to save the world he created.
The first reading from Jeremiah brings God’s condemnation on the rulers of Judah who are evil shepherds. God will come in person to gather all the lost sheep who had been betrayed by those unworthy shepherds. God will be the shepherd of the people and will raise up a righteous king from the family of David to care for the people. For the first Christians, this reading was taken to refer to Jesus.
In the letter to the Colossians, the writer uses what is though to have been an early Christian hymn to express his most exalted statement of the cosmic meaning of the Christ. Jesus Christ is the fullness of God, the source and origin of all that is, and the saving ruler of the universe who seals his rule with the blood of his cross.
In the Eucharist, we bring all the world into the risen presence of its Lord, that the world through him might be saved. Here we acclaim the ruler and sovereign of all things who is also our savior, our brother, and our lover.
From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.
Ordinary Time, Proper 29 Sunday, November 21, 2010
Prelude: "Trio" Louis-Nicolas Clerambault
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Liturgy of the Word
Entrance Rite
Hymn
Alleluia! sing to Jesus Hymnal 460
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The Celebrant says
There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.
Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
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Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
All sit.
A Reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah.
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.”
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 46
Deus noster refugium
1 God is our refuge and strength, * a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, * and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;
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3 Though its waters rage and foam, * and though the mountains tremble at its tumult.
4 The LORD of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, * the holy habitation of the Most High.
6 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; * God shall help her at the break of day.
7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; * God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away.
8 The LORD of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
9 Come now and look upon the works of the LORD, * what awesome things he has done on earth.
10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; * he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire.
11 “Be still, then, and know that I am God; * I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.”
12 The LORD of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Second Reading Colossians 1:11-20
A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossus.
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all
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things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Sequence (sing verses 1,2,7)
All stand.
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My song is love unknown Hymnal 458
Holy Gospel Luke 23:33-43
All stand.
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
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People Glory to you, Lord Christ. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn
The Clergy process to the Baptismal font.
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We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
Hymnal 296
Presentation of Candidates
The Celebrant says
The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
The Parents and Godparents say
I present Paul Joseph O'Connell to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
The Celebrant asks the Parents and Godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents
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I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from
the love of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your
Savior? Answer I do. Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do. Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer I do. After all have been presented, the Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in his life in Christ?
People We will. The Celebrant then says
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
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Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers ? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you
fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News
of God in Christ? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself? People I will, with God’s help.
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Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help. Prayers for the Candidates
The Celebrant then says to the people
Let us now pray for this person who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
A Person appointed leads the following petitions
Deliver him, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Open his heart to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Fill him with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Keep him in the faith and communion of your holy
Church. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Teach him to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Send him into the world in witness to you love. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Bring him to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer. The Celebrant says
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
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Thanksgiving Over the Water
The Celebrant then says
The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. Celebrant
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying
Paul Joseph, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
When this action has been completed for all the candidates, the Bishop or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying
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Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised him to the new life of grace. Sustain him, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give him an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to each one
Paul Joseph you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.
After the Baptism, the Clergy, baptizand, parents and sponsors process to the front of the church. The organist will play processional music.
The Celebrant then says
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
Celebrant and People
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
Peace
All stand.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Announcements
Holy Communion
The Celebrant says
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts. Psalm 96:8
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Offertory Anthem "King of all ages, throned on high" Paul Isom
Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow / praise him, all creatures here below / praise him above, ye heavenly host / praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Great Thanksgiving
The people remain standing.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks,
all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy. Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing:
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The people stand or kneel.
The Celebrant continues
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people. Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation.
Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.
On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his
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friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.
The Celebrant then continues
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Celebrant
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.
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For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread
A period of silence is kept.
Alleluia. Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. The Celebrant says
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All baptized persons, whatever your denominational affiliation, are welcome to receive Holy Communion at our altar. You may stand at the altar rail if your knees do not permit kneeling. Please assist the chalice bearer by gently holding the base of the chalice. Please do not hold the top of the chalice. If you wish, you may intinct (dip) the host (consecrated bread) in the chalice. If you do not wish to receive the wine, fold your arms over your chest. Baptized children may receive with parent's permission, otherwise they will receive a blessing.
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Let all mortal flesh keep silence Hymnal 324
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After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Blessing
The priest blesses the people, saying
May the Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
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Postcommunion Hymn
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Hymnal 544
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude: "The Emperor's Fanfare" Antonio Soler
H 296 — Words: Used by permission of the author. H 458 — Music: Copyright © 1924, John Ireland. By permission of executors of N. Kirby deceased. S 125 — Copyright © 1971, 1977 GIA Publications, Inc. S 161 — Copyright © 1981 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-710779.
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