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Holy Communion
also called
The Eucharist
and
The Lord's Supper
Rite A
The Order for
Holy Communion
Rite A
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The Lord be with you and also with you. |
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The Lord is here. His Spirit is with us. |
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.
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Alternative confessions may be used (see section 80.)
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 men.
we have sinned against you and against our fellow men,
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.
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forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name. Amen.
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.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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.
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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 MINISTRY OF THE WORD
At the end the reader may say
At the end the reader may say
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THE SERMON
THE NICENE CREED is said on Sundays and other Holy Days, and may be said on other days.
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 men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
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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.
With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.
He 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.
THE INTERCESSION
(a) with the insertion of specific subjects between the paragraphs;
(b) as a continuous whole with or without brief biddings.
Not all paragraphs need be used on every occasion. Individual names may be added at the places indicated. This response may be used before or after each paragraph.
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Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith.
Strengthen N our bishop and all your Church in the service of Christ; that all who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Bless and guide Elizabeth our Queen; give wisdom to all in authority; and direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that men may honour one another, and seek the common good.
Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours; that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit...; give them courage and hope in their troubles; and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ...; according to your promises, grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of (N and of) all your saints, we commend ourselves and all Christian people to your unfailing love.
Merciful Father,
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF PENITENCE
Alternative confessions may be used (see section 80.)
Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11.28
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3.16
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This saying is true and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1.15
Hear what Saint John says:
If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our
sins. 1 John 2.1
we have sinned against you and against our fellow men,
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.
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.
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to come to this 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 PEACE
The president says either of the following or other suitable words (see section 83).
He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross.
We meet in his name and share his peace.
In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.
Let us then pursue all that makes for peace
and builds up our common life.
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THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
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.
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THE GIVING OF THANKS
THE GIVING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
to share in the body of Christ.
because we all share in one bread.
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
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grant us peace.
Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace.
Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.
The blood of Christ.
Alternative words of distribution may be found in section 66.
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