Eucharist for the Feast of Epiphany
Prelude. The ministers enter
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Gathering
The Greeting
The president greets the people
The Lord be with you and also with you.
Words of welcome or introduction may be said.
Hymn 103
Prayer of Preparation
Prayers of Penitence
Sometimes we forget that Jesus is a gift to each of us and sometimes we ignore him in our lives.
Lord, have mercy.
Sometimes we forget that Jesus came for everyone and we ignore those who we don’t like.
Christ, have mercy.
Sometimes we forget that we need to tell others the good news of God’s love and we keep it to ourselves.
Lord, have mercy.
The Minister declares God’s forgiveness
…. Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The Collect
…nd in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
Readings
The first reading is from Isaiah 60: 1-6
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 72
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute; ♦
the kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring gifts.
11 All kings shall fall down before him; ♦
all nations shall do him service.
12 For he shall deliver the poor that cry out, ♦
the needy and those who have no helper.
13 He shall have pity on the weak and poor; ♦
he shall preserve the lives of the needy.
14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, ♦
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.
15 Long may he live; unto him may be given gold from Sheba; ♦
may prayer be made for him continually and may they bless him all the day long.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son, ♦ And to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now ♦ and ever shall be. Amen.
The Second Reading is from the Letter of Paul to Ephesians 3: 1-12
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 2:1-12
Glory to you, O Lord.
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day #106
Affirmation Of Faith
Let us declare our faith in God.
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 from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. 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.
Prayers of Intercession
The Liturgy of the Sacrament
The Peace
….The peace of the Lord be always with you And also with you.
Offertory Hymn #100
Preparation of the Table
…. our light and our salvation. Amen.
The Eucharistic Prayer
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.
….hymn of unending praise:
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.
…. in the strength of the Spirit, today and for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us
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. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
The president breaks the consecrated bread.
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
Giving of Communion
Christ is the true bread which has come down from heaven.
Lord, give us this bread always.
The president and people receive communion.
Prayer after Communion
……, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Dismissal
… be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Announcements
Hymn#105
A minister says
Go in peace. Proclaim the Word made flesh. Thanks be to God.
Postlude The ministers and people depart.
