Holy Communion:

Sundays (10am)
November 15, 2020 -
Holy Communion

Welcome & Notices

The Gathering
The Gathering (pg 1)

The president may say

In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
All Amen.
The president greets the people

Grace, mercy and peace

from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ
be with you
and also with you.

Prayer of Preparation (pg 1)

This prayer may be said
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.
Prayers of Penitence (pg 2)
The following summary of the Law may be used
Our Lord Jesus Christ said:
The first commandment is this:
‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul, with all your mind,
and with all your strength.’
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’
There is no other commandment greater than these.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the
prophets.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

A minister uses a seasonal invitation to confession or these or other suitable words

Jesus says, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’

So let us turn away from sin and turn to Christ,

confessing our sins in penitence and faith.
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith,
firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments
and to live in love and peace with all

Confession (pg 2-3)

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
we have sinned against you
and against our neighbour
in thought and word and deed,
through negligence, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault.
We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
who died for us, forgive us all that is past
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name.
Amen.
Absolution (pg 3)
The president says
Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy upon you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in life eternal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis (pg 4)

Please stand
The Gloria may be said or sung
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.
The Collect
The president introduces a period of silent prayer with the words
‘Let us pray’ or a more specific bidding.
The Collect is said, and all respond
Heavenly Lord,
you long for the world’s salvation:
stir us from apathy,
restrain us from excess
and revive in us new hope
that all creation will one day be healed
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

Reading (pg 5)
1 Thessalonians 5.1-11
5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters,[a] you do not need to
have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord
will come like a thief in the night. 3 When they say, ‘There is peace and security’, then
sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman,
and there will be no escape! 4 But you, beloved,[b] are not in darkness, for that day to
surprise you like a thief; 5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are
not of the night or of darkness. 6 So then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us
keep awake and be sober; 7 for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk
get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the
breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has
destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who
died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 11 Therefore
encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Matthew 25.14-30
When the Gospel is announced the reader says
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
The Parable of the Talents
14
‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his
property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents,[a] to another two, to another one, to each
according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 The one who had received the five talents
went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 17 In the same way,
the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18 But the one who had received
the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19 After
a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20 Then the
one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying,
“Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.” 21 His
master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in
a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”
22
And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, “Master, you handed over
to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.” 23 His master said to him, “Well
done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put
you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” 24 Then the one who had
received the one talent also came forward, saying, “Master, I knew that you were a harsh
man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25 so
I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.”
26
But his master replied, “You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap
where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27 Then you ought to have
invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was
my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten
talents. 29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an
abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.
30
As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be
weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon
Please sit
The Apostle’s Creed (p. 7)
Use Nicene or Apostle’s Creed
(or) pg 7:
Let us declare our faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in the words of the Apostle’s
Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
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,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
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.
Amen.
Prayers of Intercession (pg 8)
Please sit or kneel

"Father, by your Spirit

bring in your kingdom."
We pray for the coming of God’s kingdom.
You sent your Son to bring good news to the poor,
sight to the blind,
freedom to captives
and salvation to your people:
anoint us with your Spirit;
rouse us to work in his name.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to bring help to the poor
and freedom to the oppressed.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to tell the world
the good news of your healing love.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to those who mourn,
to bring joy and gladness instead of grief.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to proclaim that the time is here
for you to save your people.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Lord of the Church,
hear our prayer,
and make us one in mind and heart
to serve you in Christ our Lord.
Amen.

And at the end

Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

The Peace (pg 9)
Please stand
The president introduces the Peace with a suitable sentence
May the God of peace sanctify you:
may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness
that you may be blameless before him
at the coming of our Lord Jesus with his saints.
1 Thessalonians 5.23; 3.13

and then says

The peace of the Lord be always with you
and also with you.
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All may exchange a sign of peace.

Preparation of the Table

A hymn may be sung.
The gifts of the people may be gathered and presented.
The table is prepared and bread and wine are placed upon it.
One of the prayers at the preparation of the table may be used.
The president takes the bread and wine.
Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power,
the glory, the splendour, and the majesty;
for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
All things come from you,
and of your own do we give you.
(or)
Wise and gracious God,
you spread a table before us;
nourish your people with the word of life
and bread of heaven.
Amen
The Eucharistic Prayer
Prayer H - p.19.
Please sit or kneel
The Lord is here.
His Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.
It is right to praise you, Father, Lord of all creation;
in your love you made us for yourself.
When we turned away
you did not reject us,
but came to meet us in your Son.
You embraced us as your children
and welcomed us to sit and eat with you.
In Christ you shared our life
that we might live in him and he in us.
He opened his arms of love upon the cross
and made for all the perfect sacrifice for sin.
On the night he was betrayed,
at supper with his friends
he took bread, and gave you thanks;
he broke it and gave it to them, saying:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of me.
Father, we do this in remembrance of him:
his body is the bread of life.
At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine,
he gave you thanks, and said:
Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,
which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins;
do this in remembrance of me.
Father, we do this in remembrance of him:
his blood is shed for all.
As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory,
send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine
may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son.
As we eat and drink these holy gifts
make us one in Christ, our risen Lord.
With your whole Church throughout the world
we offer you this sacrifice of praise
and lift our voice to join the eternal song of heaven:
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.]
The service continues with the Lord's Prayer on page 21.

The Lord’s Prayer (p. 21)

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray

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.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.

Breaking of the Bread (p. 22)

The president breaks the consecrated bread.
We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
Though we are many, we are one body,
because we all share in one bread.
(or)
Every time we eat this bread
and drink this cup,
we proclaim the Lord’s death
until he comes.
Agnus Dei
Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world,
grant us peace.
(or)
Jesus, Lamb of God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world,
grant us peace.
Giving of Communion (p. 23)
The president says one of these invitations to communion

Jesus is the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world.
Blessed are those who are called to his supper.
Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word, and I shall be healed.
(or)
God’s holy gifts
for God’s holy people.
Jesus Christ is holy,
Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
This prayer may be said before the distribution
Most merciful Lord,
your love compels us to come in.
Our hands were unclean,
our hearts were unprepared;
we were not fit
even to eat the crumbs from under your table.
But you, Lord, are the God of our salvation,
and share your bread with sinners.
So cleanse and feed us
with the precious body and blood of your Son,
that he may live in us and we in him;
and that we, with the whole company of Christ,
may sit and eat in your kingdom.
Amen.
The president and people receive communion.
Authorized words of distribution are used and the communicant replies
Amen.
During the distribution hymns or songs may be sung.

Time of quiet reflection

Post Communion Prayer
Please sit or kneel
Silence is kept
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament
you give substance to our hope:
bring us at the last
to that fullness of life for which we long;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Prayer after Communion (p. 24)

Almighty God,
we thank you for feeding us
with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.
Through him we offer you our souls and bodies
to be a living sacrifice.
Send us out
in the power of your Spirit
to live and work
to your praise and glory.
Amen.

The Dismissal
The Blessing (p. 25)
May God,
who kindled the fire of his love in the hearts of the saints,
pour upon you the riches of his grace.
May God give you joy in their fellowship
and a share in their praises.
May God strengthen you to follow them in the way of holiness
and to come to the full radiance of glory.
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
Amen.
A minister says
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ.
Amen.