Holy Eucharist

2 June 2013 First Sunday after Trinity 10.30 am

Welcome to St Philips

From 10.20 am the altar party will be observing a time of silence and prayer in the vestry. We encourage you to spend this time preparing quietly for the service.

THE GATHERING Stand All people that on earth do dwell William Kethe (d 1594) NEH 334 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him, and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed, Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven and earth adore, From men and from the Angel-host Be praise and glory evermore. Amen.

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Greeting

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The Lord be with you. and also with you. The presiding priest says a few words of welcome and introduction.

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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 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep Gods commandments and to live in love and peace with all.

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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. 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.

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Gloria in Excelsis 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 presiding priest introduces a time of silent prayer. God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Sit Reading 1 Kings 8.22-23, 41-43 Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, Likewise when a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes from a distant land because of your name for they shall hear of your great name, your mighty hand, and your outstretched armwhen a foreigner comes and prays towards this house, then hear in heaven your dwelling-place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and so that they may know that your name has been invoked on this house that I have built. All This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

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In Christ there is no East or West John Oxenham (1852-1941) NEH 480 In Christ there is no East or West, In him no South or North, But one great fellowship of love Throughout the whole wide earth. Join hands, then, brothers of the faith, Whateer your race may be; Who serves my Father as a son Is surely kin to me. In Christ now meet both East and West, In him meet South and North, All Christlike souls are one in him, Throughout the whole wide earth.

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The Gospel Luke 7.1-10 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave. When they came to Jesus, they appealed to him earnestly, saying, He is worthy of having you do this for him, for he loves our people, and it is he who built our synagogue for us. And Jesus went with them, but when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him, Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did not presume to come to you. But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, Go, and he goes, and to another, Come, and he comes, and to my slave, Do this, and the slave does it. When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said, I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health. All This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 9

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Sit We keep silence.

Sermon Revd David Walsh

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The Creed Let us declare our faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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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.

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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.

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Sit or kneel In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. These responses may be used All Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer Or All Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. And at the end All Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

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THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT Stand Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace. All The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace. All may exchange a sign of peace. Sit Community slot The Peace

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Theres a wideness in Gods mercy F. W. Faber (1814-63) NEH 461 A collection will be taken during this hymn. If you are a UK taxpayer, your gift will go further if you use one of the Gift Aid envelopes provided.

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Theres a wideness in Gods mercy Like the wideness of the sea; Theres a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. 13

There is no place where earths sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earths failings Have such kindly judgement given. For the love of God is broader Than the measure of mans mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. But we make his love too narrow By false limits of our own; And we magnify his strictness With a zeal he will not own. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. There is grace enough for thousands Of new worlds as great as this; There is room for fresh creations In that upper home of bliss. If our love were but more simple, We should take him at his word; And our lives would be all gladness In the joy of Christ our Lord.

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Preparation of the Table Taking of the Bread and Wine Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: through your goodness we have this bread to set before you, which earth has given and human hands have made. it will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: through your goodness we have this wine to set before you, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. it will become for us the cup of salvation. Blessed be God for ever. The Eucharistic Prayer All All All The Lord be with you and also with you. 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. Blessed are you, Lord God, our light and our salvation; to you be glory and praise for ever.

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From the beginning you have created all things and all your works echo the silent music of your praise. In the fullness of time you made us in your image, the crown of all creation. You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangels and all the powers of heaven we may find a voice to sing your praise: All 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. How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord. As a mother tenderly gathers her children, you embraced a people as your own. When they turned away and rebelled your love remained steadfast. From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary, to be the living bread, in whom all our hungers are satisfied. He offered his life for sinners, and with a love stronger than death he opened wide his arms on the cross.

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On the night before he died, he came to supper with his friends and, taking bread, he 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. 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 and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. All Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again. Father, we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross; we remember his dying and rising in glory, and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand. Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you these gifts of your creation; may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence, form us in the likeness of Christ, and build us into a living temple to your glory.

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Bring us at the last with Mary, Philip and all the saints to the vision of that eternal splendour for which you have created us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, by whom, with whom, and in whom, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise: All Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. The Lords Prayer As our Saviour taught us, so we pray. All 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.

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Breaking of the 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. Agnus Dei (Mass of St Thomas by David Thorne) All 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. Giving of 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. We invite communicant members of all Christian churches to join us for communion; and anyone at all to come forward at the same time to receive a blessing 19

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Prayer after communion Eternal Father, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us up in hope, and make us grow in love: for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. Blessing The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds 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 among you now and remain with you always. Amen.

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All creatures of our God and King St Francis of Assissi (1182-1226) trans. William Draper (1855-1933) NEH 263 omit vv 5 & 6 All All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluya, alleluya! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya! Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, Alleluya! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice: Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluya, Alleluya! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light: Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, Alleluya! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them his glory also show:

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Let all things their Creator bless, And worship him in humbleness, O praise him, Alleluya! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, three in One:

Dismissal All Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

You are most welcome to join us for refreshments in the lower hall.

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Feel free to take this service booklet away. If you leave it in the church, the paper will be recycled.

Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England & Common Worship: Times and Seasons, material from which is included in this service, are copyright The Archbishops Council.
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This week at St Philips Today: 9 pm: Night Prayer Monday & Tuesday: 8 am: Morning Prayer . Next Sunday 8.30 am: Said Communion (1662) 10.30 am: Holy Eucharist. 9 pm: Night Prayer

The Church Office will be open Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 1 pm Contact: Liz Christie 020 7938 1367 admin@specr.org .

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