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The Sunday between 23 and 29 October

23rd October 2022

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Principal Service Continuous

Collect One

Blessed Lord,
who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning;
Grant that we may in such wise hear them,
read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them,
that by patience, and comfort of thy holy Word,
we may embrace, and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Collect Two

Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

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Post Communion Prayer

God of all grace,
your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry
with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom.
Renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your true and living bread,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Collect Of The Word

Holy God,
our righteous judge,
daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness.
Strengthen our hope in you,
and grant that all the peoples of the earth
may find their glory in you,
through Jesus Christ,
our Saviour and Lord.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Joel 2: 23-32

*10 - All my hope on God is founded
*293 - Breathe on me, Breath of God
302 - Lord God the Holy Ghost
*306 - O Spirit of the living God
*457 - Pour out thy Spirit from on high
539 - Rejoice, O land, in God thy might
71 - Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
*313 - The Spirit came, as promised
*S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection

Psalm 65

*612 - Eternal Father, strong to save
*645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer
*42 - Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*709 - Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him

2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
*459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest
*567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
*478 - Go forth and tell! O Church of God, awake!
*631 - God be in my head
*668 - God is our fortress and our rock
*647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
S62 - I'm gonna jump up and down
579 - I want to walk as a child of the light
*584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
277 - Love's redeeming work is done
*361 - Now thank we all our God
*S107 - O Church arise, and put your armour on
*457 - Pour out thy Spirit from on high
*487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise
*599 - Take up thy cross', the Saviour said
*662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be)
*373 - To God be the glory!
*376 - Ye holy angels bright
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
*493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious

Luke 18: 9-14

*215 - Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
*250 - All hail the power of Jesu's name
684 - All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!)
*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart
*294 - Come down, O Love divine
*696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
*553 - Jesus, lover of my soul
*587 - Just as I am, without one plea
*358 - King of glory, King of peace
554 - Lord Jesus, think on me
*102 - Name of all majesty
214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
*S112 - O merciful Creator, hear
*366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
*108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height
506 - Pray that Jerusalem may have
*712 - Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
*S162 - When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
*493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious

Principal Service Paired

Collect One

Blessed Lord,
who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning;
Grant that we may in such wise hear them,
read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them,
that by patience, and comfort of thy holy Word,
we may embrace, and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Collect Two

Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

View readings

Post Communion Prayer

God of all grace,
your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry
with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom.
Renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your true and living bread,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Collect Of The Word

Holy God,
our righteous judge,
daily your mercy surprises us
with everlasting forgiveness.
Strengthen our hope in you,
and grant that all peoples of the earth
may find their glory in you,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Sirach 35: 12-17

*597 - Take my life, and let it be

Jeremiah 14: 7-10, 19-22

*319 - Father of heaven, whose love profound
*637 - O for a closer walk with God
*537 - O God, our help in ages past

Psalm 84: 1-7

*400 - And now, O Father, mindful of the love
333 - How lovely are thy dwellings fair!
*S54 - How lovely is your dwelling place
*95 - Jesus, priceless treasure
*425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
*360 - Let all the world in every corner sing
*634 - Love divine, all loves excelling
620 - O Lord, hear my prayer
*487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise
342 - Sweet is the solemn voice that calls
*343 - We love the place, O God

2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
*459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest
*567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
*478 - Go forth and tell! O Church of God, awake!
*631 - God be in my head
*668 - God is our fortress and our rock
*647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
S62 - I'm gonna jump up and down
579 - I want to walk as a child of the light
*584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
277 - Love's redeeming work is done
*361 - Now thank we all our God
*S107 - O Church arise, and put your armour on
*457 - Pour out thy Spirit from on high
*487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise
*599 - Take up thy cross', the Saviour said
*662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be)
*373 - To God be the glory!
*376 - Ye holy angels bright
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
*493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious

Luke 18: 9-14

*215 - Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
*250 - All hail the power of Jesu's name
684 - All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!)
*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart
*294 - Come down, O Love divine
*696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
*553 - Jesus, lover of my soul
*587 - Just as I am, without one plea
*358 - King of glory, King of peace
554 - Lord Jesus, think on me
*102 - Name of all majesty
214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
*S112 - O merciful Creator, hear
*366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
*108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height
506 - Pray that Jerusalem may have
*712 - Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
*S162 - When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
*493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious

Second Service

Collect One

Blessed Lord,
who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning;
Grant that we may in such wise hear them,
read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them,
that by patience, and comfort of thy holy Word,
we may embrace, and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Collect Two

Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

The Psalm

The First Reading

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

The ‡ prefaced to Gospel readings in the Second Service listing is a provision to be used if that service is a celebration of Holy Communion

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Post Communion Prayer

God of all grace,
your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry
with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom.
Renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your true and living bread,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Psalm 119: 1-16

*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart
*649 - Happy are they, they that love God
*383 - Lord, be thy word my rule
*384 - Lord, thy word abideth
638 - O for a heart to praise my God
*601 - Teach me, my God and King

Ecclesiastes 11 & 12

*62 - Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
*396 - According to thy gracious word
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun
*613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*586 - Just as I am, thine own to be
*59 - New every morning is the love
*362 - O God, beyond all praising
*537 - O God, our help in ages past
538 - O Lord, the clouds are gathering
*601 - Teach me, my God and King
*47 - We plough the fields, and scatter
*680 - Will your anchor hold in the storms of life

2 Timothy 2: 1-7

*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
*459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest
*484 - Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
*659 - Onward, Christian soldiers
*457 - Pour out thy Spirit from on high
*487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise
*488 - Stand up, stand up for Jesus
*662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be)
*661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow

‡ Matthew 22: 34-46

*515 - A new commandment I give unto you
*250 - All hail the power of Jesu's name
*517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you
520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
*523 - Help us to help each other, Lord
*S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart
*495 - Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love
*525 - Let there be love shared among us
*594 - O Lord of creation, to you be all praise!
*281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King!
*597 - Take my life, and let it be

Holy Communion

Preparation for Communion

Jesus says: Come to me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. (Matthew 11: 28)

God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that all who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3: 16)

I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall never be hungry and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty. (John 6: 35)

Thanksgiving

Thank God for all the many blessings you have received, and for all that is at present being done for you; for all doctors and nurses; (for this hospital and all who work here).

Repentance

Ask God’s forgiveness for the ways in which you have failed him and others.

Intercession and petition

Pray for all those you love: (for the other patients in your ward;) (for all who will be receiving communion with you;) for all who look after you; for all in need; for yourself, that you may come closer to God and his healing power.

All Lord Jesus Christ, you came to the poor and powerless and gave them hope. Come to me in this wonderful sacrament and raise me up in love to you, for I am helpless without you.

Be calm in the knowledge that you are under the protection of Almighty God.

The following prayer may be used in place of the Collect for Purity:

God of peace, you teach us that in returning to you we shall be saved:
By the power of your Spirit lift us to your presence,
where quietness and confidence shall be our strength;
and where we may be still and know that you are God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Collect of the Day

Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Lord, God of peace:
Grant that after the example of your servant,
James the brother of our Lord,
your Church may give itself continually to prayer
and to the reconciliation of all
who are caught up in hatred or enmity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Ministry of the Word

One or two readings

a gospel reading should normally be included.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Isaiah 49: 1-6

*685 - Blessed be the God of Israël
*691 - Faithful vigil ended
*481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
192 - How brightly beams the morning star!
*706 - O bless the God of Israel
*595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord

Psalm 1

*691 - Faithful vigil ended
*649 - Happy are they, they that love God
*56 - Lord, as I wake I turn to you
*383 - Lord, be thy word my rule
*509 - Your kingdom come, O God

Acts 15: 12-22

S36 - For all your saints in glory, for all your saints at rest

Mark 3: 31-35

*522 - In Christ there is no east or west
*432 - Love is his word, love is his way
*197 - Songs of thankfulness and praise

The priest says

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1: 8)

Let us confess our sins.

A short pause for self-examination.

All Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned in thought and word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may walk in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.

The priest says

Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer

Those present may mention personal needs and thanksgivings. The laying on of hands and/or anointing with oil may take place here or after receiving Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving

The priest takes the bread and wine.

The Lord is here.

All His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.

All We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We give you thanks, our God and Father, for you have created us and you sustain us. Through your only Son Jesus Christ you have revealed your love and your care for all your people; you are ready to forgive and to save in time of need; so we proclaim your glory, saying

All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks to you, he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup we do as Christ your Son commanded:

All we remember his passion and death, we celebrate his resurrection and ascension, and we look for the coming of his kingdom.

Accept through him our great high priest this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and, as we eat and drink these holy gifts, grant by the power of the life-giving Spirit, that we may be made one in your holy Church and partakers of the body and blood of your Son, that he may dwell in us and we in him:

Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

All all honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

The priest breaks the bread, saying

The bread which we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.

All We, being many, are one body for we all share in the one bread.

Communion

After all have received, silence is kept for a space and the priest says

Let us pray.

Post Communion Prayer

God of all grace,
your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry
with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom.
Renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your true and living bread,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

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

The Blessing

The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your heart and mind
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 with you and remain with you always.
Amen.

Daily Prayer (Morning)

Preparation

Versicles and Responses

O Lord, open our lips

All and our mouth will proclaim your praise.

O God, make speed to save us.

All O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

All as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Praise the Lord.

All The Lord’s name be praised.

The Word of God

A Psalm

One or two readings

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

The Gospel Canticle

Benedictus

1 Blessèd be the Lord the God of Israel,
who has come to his people and set them free.

2 The Lord has raised up for us a mighty saviour,
born of the house of his servant David.

3 Through the holy prophets God promised of old
to save us from our enemies,
from the hands of those who hate us,

4 to show mercy to our forebears,
and to remember his holy covenant.

5 This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hand of our enemies.

6 Free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.

7 And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

8 To give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of all their sins.

9 In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us.

10 To shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen

The Apostles’ Creed

Prayer

Kneel

Let us pray

Lord, have mercy

All Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy

The Collect of the Day

Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Lord, God of peace:
Grant that after the example of your servant,
James the brother of our Lord,
your Church may give itself continually to prayer
and to the reconciliation of all
who are caught up in hatred or enmity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Alternative collects

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

Going out as God’s people

The Lord be with you

All and also with you.

Let us bless the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.

All Amen

To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God

be honour and glory for ever and ever.

All Amen

May the God of hope

fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

so that by the Holy Spirit

you may abound in hope.

All Amen

Daily Prayer (Evening)

Preparation

Penitence

All say

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;
by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do.
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.

The priest pronounces the absolution.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

If no priest is present the absolution is omitted and the following prayer may be said:

Merciful Lord,
grant to your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sins,
and serve you with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Versicles and Responses

O Lord, open our lips

All and our mouth will proclaim your praise.

O God, make speed to save us.

All O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

All as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Praise the Lord.

All The Lord’s name be praised.

A Psalm

One or two readings

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

The Gospel Canticle

Magnificat

1 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

2 who has looked with favour on his lowly servant;
from this day all generations will call me blessèd;

3 the Almighty has done great things for me
and holy is his name.

4 God has mercy on those who fear him,
from generation to generation.

5 The Lord has shown strength with his arm
and scattered the proud in their conceit,

6 casting down the mighty from their thrones
and lifting up the lowly.

7 God has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.

8 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel
to remember the promise of mercy,

9 The promise made to our forebears,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory

Kneel

Let us pray

Lord, have mercy

All Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy

The Collect of the Day

may be said or one of the following alternative collects

Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Lord, God of peace:
Grant that after the example of your servant,
James the brother of our Lord,
your Church may give itself continually to prayer
and to the reconciliation of all
who are caught up in hatred or enmity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Alternative collects

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

The Ending

The Lord be with you

All and also with you.

Let us bless the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.

All Amen

To God, who by the power at work within us,

is able to do far more abundantly

than all we ask or think,

to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus

to all generations for ever and ever.

All Amen

To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God

be honour and glory for ever and ever.

All Amen

May the God of hope

fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

so that by the Holy Spirit

you may abound in hope.

All Amen

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